My quest for new field boots came after 10+ years of owning my first and only pair of tall boots by Ariat. They served me well, but it was time to say goodbye to my patent leather pull ons. With a tax refund check in my hands, I decided to treat myself to a pair of custom DeNiro field boots.
Features
Completely handmade in Italy, these boots feature DeNiro’s superb design and durability.
The Spanish top is down right beautiful and the fit of the calf is on point. I could barely zip them up the first try, certain I would lose all circulation to my legs if I wore them long enough! After a few rides with the tops unclasped and unzipped about an inch though, the boots began to mold to my leg. The elastic panels running down the back of the calf also help ensure a perfect fit.
I really like the clasp–it has an extra leather flap that you put the zipper through so it won’t come undone. Better safe than sorry!
But the leather. It is softer than my own skin. I make sure to clean and condition these boots heavily after each use since the material is much finer than I am used to.
Options
Sky’s the limit for customization–but, I must caution, your custom DeNiro field boots are only as good as the person who measures you. I worked directly with DeNiro on my boots and the process was easy.
Oogling over the seemingly endless varieties of DeNiro boots available, I wanted to stick with something more traditional with a modern flair. Remember: hunter princesses can’t be too flashy! So, I opted to use the http://www.denirobootco.it/en/s3602 boot as my base design, adding spur rests, punched toes and a punched top (shown on this model http://www.denirobootco.it/en/s-36a1 for a subtle kick.
Thumbs Up 👍
Considering the design time and location, these holy grail of tall boots only took about a month to arrive at my doorstep.
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These boots are almost too pretty to plaster with mud, manure and stone dust from the barn. No, these belong on display at the Met!
Price
Excluding VAT and including international shipping, these boots came in at under $1,000. I honestly don’t think you can you get a better value for custom field boots. The adage you get what you pay for is so true!
Bottom Line
As someone who seldom splurges on myself, I do not regret purchasing custom DeNiro field boots in the slightest. They are beautifully made, fit well, hold up to a fair amount of wear and are super comfortable! I anticipate having these boots (and, if budget allows, another pair!) for many years to come!
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