The Boot: This is the definitive Motor Patrol boot worn by officers in highway patrol and police motor patrol units. It's also used when equestrian units need a boot that's more sturdy and has a stiffer shaft than standard equestrian boots. This is a high quality dress boot. It incorporates all of the features most frequently specified in a quality Motor Patrol Boot and provides them at a lower price than custom made boots. We call it the "ready to wear" or "stock" boot because it is normally kept in stock in a wide variety of sizes, widths and shaft sizes. The dimensions for each boot size are shown in a size chart towards the bottom of this page. If you need a heavy duty motor patrol boot you may want to check our heavy duty Wesco motor patrol boots. Features: Classic fitted shaft with dress boot styling Now available in either the traditional Laced Instep (also known as a Bal-laced instep) or the Dress Instep. Top strap and buckle Shaft is fully lined with stiff cowhide to keep its shape Hidden nylon pull straps to help pull boots on Foot and ankle area are lined with supple elk hide for comfort and flexibility Composition sole & rubber heel French calfskin foot & Dehcord (manmade) Shaft Our $399 price is lower than custom boots and about $100 less than list price for this boot! Faster delivery since most popular sizes of this boot are off-the-shelf

$399

Options:

• Bal-laced instep
• Dress instep
• One inch wider shaft
• Vibram lug soles -- $48

Bal-Laced Instep	Dress Instep

Description:

The "stock" Motor Patrol boots are available in the bal-laced instep or the plain dress instep, both of which are shown on the right. The traditional bal-laced instep is the most popular configuration for this boot, but some departments, particularly equestrian units, standardize on the dress instep. Click here to see the official specifications for these boots. These may be required by your procurement office.

If you'd like to know how to lace boots so you can tie the bal-laced instep in the middle, click here for an explanation.

The bal-laced instep makes it easier to get the boots on and off since it allows the instep to be loosened. But once the boot is on and laced, it fits more snugly and than the dress instep boots. The bal-laced instep also allows for adjustment of the fit when wearing thicker or thinner socks with the boots.

As the name implies, the dress instep boots have a more formal, dressier appearance. However, the dress instep boot may not be appropriate for everyone. If you have a high instep or arch, you may need to have the dress instep boots made to measure. The reason for this is that the boot strikes a delicate balance in the instep area between being loose enough for your foot to get into the boots but tight enough stay on your feet and to fit snugly.

Pull Straps Detail	Nitrene Sole / Rubber Heel	Top Strap Detail	Bal-Lace Detail

Dress / Bal-laced	Heel Counter

These boots are identical to Dehner's custom boots in construction and features with the exception of the shaft exterior. The shaft exterior is constructed with a man-made material called Dehcord instead of calfskin. This results in a boot shaft which has greater weather resistance, more resistance to damage and is easier to maintain. This also permits a dramatically lower price for these boots since calfskin is so expensive.

Like the custom boots, the boot shaft is lined with stiff cowhide for comfort and to ensure that it retains its shape. The ankle and foot areas are lined with supple elk skin which enhances the fit and appearance of the boot by allowing the ankle to flex easily.

Care of Dehner Boots

Our Boot FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page has a section which shows how to train new Dehners and how to care for them. Click here to see this information.

Availability of the Bal-laced boots / Ordering:

Click here to go directly to the order form for these boots.

Dehner makes this ready to wear Bal-Laced Motor Patrol boot in full and half sizes from 7 through 15 and widths C, D, E, EE and EEE. The goal is to keep most sizes 7 through 13 in D, E, and EE widths in stock. These are usually shipped within a day or two of your order. Boots in C and EEE widths and larger sized boots are not normally kept in stock, but are built to order and cost the same as other stock boots. It usually takes about 8 weeks to build these boots for you.

Since these boots are so popular, Dehner also stocks them in leg sizes one inch larger than standard. See the chart below which shows the standard boot height, calf size, boot top circumference and heel measurement for each boot size. This will allow you to decide if you need to order a calf size one inch larger than standard. If your calf is more than one inch larger than the standard calf circumference, you will need to have your boots made to measure. Please see our page on the custom made to measure version of these Dehner Motor Patrol boots.

There are 170 combinations of size, width and shaft circumference. So it's possible that your particular size might be out of stock when you order. In that case, we will reserve the next pair which is scheduled to come out production for you. This can take anywhere from a day or two to 4 weeks.

To determine if the legs of these ready-to-wear boots will fit you correctly, check the chart below. This shows, for each foot size, the height of the boot in inches and the circumference of the boot in inches at the calf and the top. Follow the instructions to measure the size of your calf and to find the correct height. Then see if the boot for your foot size has the appropriate leg size. Remember that the boots can also be ordered with a boot shaft / leg one inch larger than standard.

Availability of the Dress Instep boots / Ordering:

We are now able to offer the stock / "ready to wear" Dehner Motor Patrol boots with a plain dress instep. Because these are not in as high a demand as the bal-laced boots, they're stocked in a more limited selection of sizes, width and shaft size. If the combination of size / width / shaft size you order is not on the shelf, the boots will be made to order (at the same price) and take about 8 weeks to build.

The plain dress instep boots are the same in all other respects as the bal-laced boots. To determine if the legs of these ready-to-wear boots will fit you correctly, check the chart below. This shows, for each foot size, the height of the boot in inches and the circumference of the boot in inches at the calf and the top. Follow the instructions to measure the size of your calf and to find the correct height. Then see if the boot for your foot size has the appropriate leg size. Remember that the boots can also be ordered with a boot shaft / leg one inch larger than standard. Of course, we also offer a custom made to measure version of this boot which can be made to your exact measurements.

BIG BLACK BOOTS Price:

This is about $100 lower than list price for this boot

Height, Calf, Top and Heel Measurements:

The table below shows the height, maximum top circumference, maximum calf circumference and maximum heel measurement for each size of ready to wear / stock Dehner Motor Patrol boots.

The calf circumference shown for the boot shafts is the maximum calf circumference which can fit into the boots. The top measurement is always ½ inch / 13 mm smaller than the calf and it shows the circumference of the top when the top buckle is in the middle hole of the strap. When the strap is unfastened, the calf top is as large or larger than the calf so you can get your leg into the boots. easily

The height shown for each size is for a new pair of boots. As the boots break in, they will drop or shorten about ¾" (2 cm) as the ankle flexes and develops creases.

These boots can also be ordered with a shaft and top 1 inch (2.54 cm) larger than the shaft and top sizes shown in the table.

There are two tables... the first is shown in inches, the second in centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. The sizes are US Men's sizes.

Sizing Chart for Dehner stock Bal-Laced and Dress Patrol Boots Dimensions in inches
U.S. Men's Foot Sizes		7 7½	8 8½	9 9½	10 10½	11 11½	12 12½	13 13½	14 14½	15
Boot Height (all widths)		16¼	16½	16¾	17	17¼	17½	17¾	18	18¼
"C" Width	Top Calf Heel	14½ 15 12½	14¾ 15¼ 12¾	15 15½ 13	15¼ 15¾ 13¼	15½ 16 13½	15¾ 16¼ 13¾	16 16½ 14	16¼ 16¾ 14¼	16½ 17 14½
"D" Width	Top Calf Heel	14¾ 15¼ 12¾	15 15½ 13	15¼ 15¾ 13¼	15½ 16 13½	15¾ 16¼ 13¾	16 16½ 14	16¼ 16¾ 14¼	16½ 17 14½	16¾ 17¼ 14¾
"E" Width	Top Calf Heel	15 15½ 13	15¼ 15¾ 13¼	15½ 16 13½	15¾ 16¼ 13¾	16 16½ 14	16¼ 16¾ 14¼	16½ 17 14½	16¾ 17¼ 14¾	17 17½ 15
"EE" Width	Top Calf Heel	15¼ 15¾ 13¼	15½ 16 13½	15¾ 16¼ 13¾	16 16½ 14	16¼ 16¾ 14¼	16½ 17 14½	16¾ 17¼ 14¾	17 17½ 15	17¼ 17¾ 15¼
"EEE" Width	Top Calf Heel	15½ 16 13½	15¾ 16¼ 13¾	16 16½ 14	16¼ 16¾ 14¼	16½ 17 14½	16¾ 17¼ 14¾	17 17½ 15	17¼ 17¾ 15¼	17½ 18 15½
Top is the circumference of the boot top with the top strap in the middle hole Calf is the circumference of the largest calf which will fit into the boot shaft Heel is the largest heel measurement which will fit into the boot These boots are also stocked in the wide version which has a one inch larger calf and top - height is the same

Sizing Chart for Dehner stock Bal-Laced and Dress Patrol Boots Dimensions in centimeters
U.S. Men's Foot Sizes		7 7½	8 8½	9 9½	10 10½	11 11½	12 12½	13 13½	14 14½	15
Boot Height (all widths)		41.3	41.9	42.5	43.2	43.8	44.5	45.1	45.7	46.4
"C" Width	Top Calf Heel	36.8 38.1 30.5	37.5 38.7 32.4	38.1 39.4 33.0	38.7 40.0 33.7	39.4 40.6 34.3	40.0 41.3 34.9	40.6 41.9 35.6	41.3 42.5 36.2	41.9 43.2 36.8
"D" Width	Top Calf Heel	37.5 38.7 32.4	38.1 39.4 33.0	38.7 40.0 33.7	39.4 40.6 34.3	40.0 41.3 34.9	40.6 41.9 35.6	41.3 42.5 36.2	41.9 43.2 36.8	42.5 43.8 37.5
"E" Width	Top Calf Heel	38.1 39.4 33.0	38.7 40.0 33.7	39.4 40.6 34.3	40.0 41.3 34.9	40.6 41.9 35.6	41.3 42.5 36.2	41.9 43.2 36.8	42.5 43.8 37.5	43.2 44.5 38.1
"EE" Width	Top Calf Heel	38.7 40.0 33.7	39.4 40.6 34.3	40.0 41.3 34.9	40.6 41.9 35.6	41.3 42.5 36.2	41.9 43.2 36.8	42.5 43.8 37.5	43.2 44.5 38.1	43.8 45.1 38.7
"EEE" Width	Top Calf Heel	39.4 40.6 34.3	40.0 41.3 34.9	40.6 41.9 35.6	41.3 42.5 36.2	41.9 43.2 36.8	42.5 43.8 37.5	43.2 44.5 38.1	43.8 45.1 38.7	44.5 45.7 39.4
Top is the circumference of the boot top with the top strap in the middle hole Calf is the circumference of the largest calf which will fit into the boot shaft Heel is the largest heel measurement which will fit into the boot These boots are also stocked in the wide version which a one inch (2.54 cm) larger calf and top - height is the same

Using this sizing chart:

1. Determine your US Men's size and width. Click here to go to our page which shows how to do this. Dehner boots are true to size and fit like dress shoes. Order your US Men's size and width which you determined using our advice on measuring your foot. Enter the table with your foot size at the top and your foot width along the side. For each combination of size and width you will find the height and the maximum calf, top and heel measurements for that size boot.

   

2. Check the height to ensure the boots will not be too high. When they're too high, the back of the boot tops will rub against the back of your knee when your knees are bent. These boots will drop or shorten about ¾" (2 cm) from their original height as they break in and the ankles flex and crease. This is because the supple elk hide lining in the ankle area allows the ankles to flex comfortably. The flexible ankle is an important feature because the remainder of the shaft is quite stiff so it will retain its correct shape.

   To take the height measurement, measure up from your heel along the back of your legs to the boot height specified for your size to ensure the boots will not be too tall. This should be done while seated and with the knees bent at 90°

   For proper fit and appearance, the top of the boot should be close to the knee. If you have long legs and the top would be several inches below the knee, consider ordering custom boots. On the other hand, some police departments deliberately wear boots with tops several inches below the knee.

3. Measure your calves to ensure that they will fit into the shaft. This should be done while seated. You should wear the same socks and pants or breeches you plan to wear with the boots. (If you wear heavier socks or breeches in the winter, use those) You will need a measuring tape or you can use a piece of string then measure the length with a ruler. Wrap the tape around the largest part of your leg. It should be comfortably snug but not tight. If this calf measurement exceeds the measurement in the table for your size, the standard "stock" boot shafts will be too tight and you should order the optional shafts which are 1 inch larger or order custom fitted boots. Note that the shafts of these boots will NOT stretch as they break in if your calfs are too large. Unlike equestrian boots which are often unlined, the shafts of these boots cannot be stretched much by a boot repair shop since they are lined with stiff cowhide to retain their classic shape.

4. Check the top size measurement. This should be done while seated. Measure around your leg at the point where the top of the boot will be. This measurement should not exceed the calf measurement for your size in the chart.

5. Finally, measure around your heel as shown in the diagram. This measurement should not exceed the heel measurement shown in the table or you will have difficulty getting the boots on and off as the foot and heel go through the throat of the boots at the ankle.

Now that you know if these standard, off-the-shelf boots will fit, you're ready to check out our order form.

If the ready to wear / off-the-shelf boots won't work for you, we can make these boots to measure to accommodate your particular requirements. Please visit our custom motor patrol boot page by clicking here.

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