Carinthia Made-to-Measure Dressage Boots
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Rider Atelier — made to measure
The Carinthia programme builds tall boots the old way: a personal last, French box calf, hand-lasting — and the strange luxury of boots that fit before they are broken in.
We work exclusively with full-grain European calfskin and English bridle butts, tanned slowly with oak and mimosa bark. Each hide is rested, stuffed with tallow and waxes, then burnished by hand — a rhythm of work unchanged for a century, and the reason OLVENIQ leather ages into character rather than wear.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Finished, polished and monogrammed by hand in our atelier
- Leather lining throughout with discreet elastic comfort panels
- Full-length YKK Excella zip hidden in the back seam, guaranteed for the life of the boot
- Fully bespoke last built from around forty individual measurements
- Hand-lasted in French box calf with a leather-stacked heel
- Spanish arch and dressage-stiffened outer shaft available to preference
Specifications
| Construction | Hand-lasted, bespoke last retained |
| Leather | French box calf |
| Shaft | Dressage-stiffened or soft, to preference |
| Zip | YKK Excella, lifetime guarantee |
| Fittings | Prague atelier or guided remote |
| Weight (pair) | ≈ 2.7 kg kg |
| Lead time | 4–6 weeks to first fitting |
Care
Clean with a glycerine saddle soap as needed and condition sparingly — quality leather prefers little and often. Avoid oils in excess, which soften structure. We offer a full refurbishment service: stitching, flocking and finish can be renewed at our atelier at any point in the piece's life.
Questions, Answered
What is the returns position?
Made-to-measure pieces are naturally personal, so we perfect rather than return: fittings continue until you are satisfied, guaranteed.
How does made-to-measure work?
After purchase, your concierge arranges a measurement appointment — in person in Prague or guided by video. Around forty measurements are taken; first fitting follows in 4–6 weeks.
The OLVENIQ Promise
As with everything that carries the OLVENIQ mark, this piece arrives with insured white-glove delivery, our extended house warranty and lifetime access to our master saddlers and technicians for adjustments and advice.