Dehner craftsmen want to make your boots according to your individual needs and desires. When filling out your order form, please take the time to tell us in minute detail the options you want for your custom made boots. To help you decide, we have listed many of our popular customizations below.
Lined Completely with a full grain supple leather. Keeps it’s shape better and longer than an un-lined boot.
The boot is lined only around the top and down the back. This is a very soft and easily broken in boot, however it will not retain its leg shape.
A compromise of the first two options. After fully lining the boot, an oval section on each side of the boot is removed. This allows for close contact with the horse. A soft, easily broken in boot with enough leather in the front and back to allow the boot to hold a better shape.
Another compromise. In this case the boot is fully lined and an oval piece is removed from the inside of the leg only. This allows for a full lined appearance on the outside of the leg while giving close contact with the horse on the inside. Care must be taken so that an uneven break at the ankle does not occur.
A great combination of heavy cowhide lining in the entire upper leg and elk lining the ankle eliminates much of the initial stiffness and allows the boots to keep their original shape.
A difference of one inch between the horse-side height of the boot and the outside. A very common choice.
The normal difference between the horse-side height of the boot and the outside is one inch. The height difference with Spanish Tops is one and one half inches, giving a longer look to the outside of the boot without affecting the height, where the leg must bend. This top comes standard on all tall stock riding boots.
Similar to the Spanish Tops, but the with a difference of two and one quarter inches.
The flair of this top is towards the front of the knee in lieu of on the side of the leg as on the Spanish Tops. Be sure the height of the boots is adequate as they will appear short in the back of the knee.
Longer wearing and gives grip for ground walking and in the stirrups. Available in smooth surface or with basketweave (nitrene).
A dressier and more traditional sole.
$60 additional fee applies
Ribbed horizontal ridging to give greater grip.
A light, but long wearing sole by Vibram. This sole comes standard on the ME style trooper and tanker boots unless otherwise requested.
$60 additional fee applies to all other styles.
A thicker, heavier Vibram sole with deep cut grooves for traction. Often requested on the ME style Trooper and Tanker boots. This is a glued sole.
$60 additional fee applies
A thicker, heavier Vibram sole with deep cut grooves for traction. The wedge Vibram is a solid piece from the front end to the back, with no heel definition. A less traditional look but generally thought to be more comfortable. This is a glued sole.
$60 additional fee applies
Similar to the wedge Vibram sole but with a “ripple” design. Perfect for those climbing around tanks or other machinery. This is a glued sole.
$60 additional fee applies
Rubber heels must be used on composition soles. On leather soles, you have the option to use leather heels, rubber heels, or McAfee heels. V Plates (steel plugs) may be installed in leather heels only.
This option must be decided on the blucher field boots, three buckle field boots and the laced jodhpurs. Cap toes are available with or without perforation. Dress boots and foxhunt boots will always have a plain toe.
A Small leather strap on the outside of both boots. Always on the formal foxhunt boots.
Normally placed so that the spurs will ride just below the counter seam. If you wish another placement, please let us know where you wish to wear your spurs.
An alternate way of constructing your boot to give it a more narrow look in the lower shaft/ankle area. A more “modern” look.
A small elastic band added to the inside top of the boot for added give when sliding your boot on.
Available with an additional charge.
Zippers may be added to the inside, outside, front or back. Inside front zippers are pictured.
(The Dehner Company does not recommend zippers in most situations however we will add them at your request.)
Available with an additional charge.
This is for winter wear and really works. Does not add very much bulk but can be worn on the coldest days. Only the foot section is insulated.
Available with an additional charge.
A small leather strip between the sole and the uppers. Usually used in foul weather boots and makes a heavier looking boot.
Available with an additional charge.
Adds a bit of extra wear and height.
Available with an additional charge.
A beautiful way to tote your custom-made Dehner boots! Green suede tops with a plaid canvas body. The inside is lined with a soft felt and separated into two separate boot areas. Each side is fitted with a zippered storage pocket. Duel zippers on back.
The custom made wooden boot trees by DONOVAN are available for the care of your beautiful boots. Trees made for your individual measurements will keep your boots in their original shape and prolong their life by many fold. They can be carved while your new boots are being made or for existing Dehner boots.
3614 Martha Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: 402-342-7788
24 Hour Fax: 402-342-5444
info@dehner.com