Hunters Rest,
I have just had mine a month. Have not tried to take the tops off as they look like they fit so snug over the top of the boot that they might be hard to get back on.
Have you taken yours off? Are they hard to put back on? Do you take yours off to polish your boots?
Talked to my husband this morning about which ones I wanted and how much they are…he was like yea yea yea and I was like so does that mean I CAN spend that much? Again got the same answer so I am sure it meant a yes in guy speak!! Now I don’t know if I really should…but gosh they sound like a dream to wear…
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$800 bucks for 20 years is $40 a year! What sporting shoewear does he have that he spends less on when you figure the cost over time!?
Dehners are great boots, and defintely take advantage of having him measure you. I would be hesitant to have anyone else do it. I was fortunate enough to be able to drive up to Neb. to get measured in 1993 when I got them and again in 2001 after I ran a marathon and needed some more room in the calf area…I have had them 1/2 my life and they still look great.
Well worth the money and get them fully lined if you can (I don’t hunt, so I don’t know if you can with hunt boots).
Everyday wear?
Would these be durable for everyday/ regular wear riding? I prefer to ride in tall boots but have a large calf and have not found boots that fit- so I am stuck with half chaps. I do not hunt, but would like to someday, and do not show. Also, I liked the point of cost spread out over 20 years.
thanks.
Yep. They’ll stand up to anything.
Dehner’s doesn’t just make riding boots - they make boots for soldiers. If Dehner boots can stand up to years of daily soldiering… they’ll stand up to riding.
Servicemembers line up to be measured for Dehners.
Hey - I just checked the website. $150 off! Wow - that’s even better - what great timing.
Hmmmm… I would love some military tan boots for cubbing. Do I go with 3 buckle or field? 
I HAVE DEHNERS AND I LOVE THEM. I got the field boot ( I show in the Hunters) and let me just say that my boots are gorgeous and everyone always comments on their condition.:yes: You can’t go wrong.
Never been a fan of the 3-buckle. I vote field!
I am REALLY tempted to get a pair at the sale. If only the day of the HC thing wasn’t the same day as my first final! GRRR.
I have a pair of brown field boots I bought off eBay. Fit like a glove (though a bit shorter than I’d like). They are in GREAT condition, I was told by Dehner they are about 35 years old. I also love them because they have the leather sole. I LOVE the leather sole!
PW Yes, yes and yes. Yes I’ve taken them off. Yes they’re tight/snug. Yes I take htem off to polish (I only put the patent tops on for high holy days.)
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I was told by an MFH over the weekend that technically, three buckles on ladies are improper.
HOWEVER, the MFH also emphasized that they would adivise any ladies considering them to get them if they wished; said nothing negative would ever be said on the hunt’s behalf to any ladies wearing them.
Comments? I am assuming this is correct (a no-no for ladies) but would like to know why and what are perceptions of three buckles on ladies by the general hunting populace?
Tantivy
Pure speculation on my part but the 3-buckle boots were originally worn by British Officers in the early 1900’s. I don’t recall if they were worn by American cavalry officers… but certainly the British wore them.
It’s certainly not a “ladylike” look. They do look better on men.
Geez - but they’re so practical.
ETA - I found a photo. Check out RB7011
http://www.sutlers.co.uk/acatalog/ww1-british-oficer.jpg
Wow - that company also makes reproduction flared britches. Don’t know if the price is competitive though.
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PW Yes, yes and yes. Yes I’ve taken them off. Yes they’re tight/snug. Yes I take htem off to polish (I only put the patent tops on for high holy days.)[/QUOTE]
Re removable patent tops - bought them w/my Dehner’s thinking I’d use the boots for showing as well as hunting. Hunting squeezed out showing; didn’t remove the tops. When I did take them off for cleaning, never really got them to fit back on as well as the factory did. Always stuck up above the boot about 1/16". Probably should’ve called the company for pointers. Have had them resized by the factory since - new patent tops that the factory put on.
My boots are great - I have a high arch, wide feet, and wide calves (regardless of how slim I can get down to). Can’t usually slide a typical boot on my feet (unless they’re field boots) due to my arches; if I can, then the calves are the stoppers. Nice to be able to pull on and take off a pair of boots like a regular person.
A friend in her 60’s who’s been hunting all her life (as a member of several hunts) advised me when buying my boots. Says she’s tried them all (custom brands) for foxhunting; for durability, Dehner’s are the ones to buy. Some of the others are geared more towards show jumping - that’s great, but if you need sturdy boots to stand up to the rigors of foxhunting, or to bush-whack as a whip through merciless branches, Dehner’s are made for, and will stand up to, the job over the years. Visited the factory - yes, they make boots for the military - what more do you need to say?
It helps to be very certain and clear - not wishy-washy - when you go to order re: What you’re using the boots for, how/when you will use them, and the needs you have due to your personal build. (However, if you want the all-season, all-sport-use boot, you might look at merging a snow & summer tire…)
Look at the options on their website beforehand in context w/the above (not the tires…) - types of leather, lining?, gussets?, zipper?, etc., and be certain of which options you want (and of the choice that each of those might present) before you order.
When you get on site with the rep, they might have additional info to consider about your options in context with the other ones that you’ve chosen. (They did when I went there. Some might want to call ahead before the tour to discuss them if there will be a line of people waiting behind you at your site. If you’re not able to that - don’t fret.)
Just something to consider; it isn’t difficult, especially if you are clear about what you need and know the options that you want ahead of time.
At this point, we’re looking at a Fall '09 or Spring '10 tour - good luck!
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