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Knee high boots for short slim legs

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anotherglassofred · 09/10/2016 09:54

I have been trying to replace my worn out boots for a couple of years with no success. I have even looked in children's ranges but they don't look right at all. Everything I try the calves are far too wide and the boots usually too long. I am looking for good quality black leather or suede flat or with a small heel that would look good with dresses or skirts. Any advice? I am about 5ft 2.

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PNGirl · 09/10/2016 09:59

//www.tedandmuffy.com go down to 30cm calf circumference. They give the boot height but worth being careful as some of them are too long for me (5ft 3).

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whitesklyer · 09/10/2016 10:33

anotherglassofred, I ordered these www.marksandspencer.com/riding-boots-with-insolia-flex/p/p22325415?image=HT_01_T02_8755_Y0_X_EC_0&color=BLACK&prevPage=plp yesterday. Doubtful they are leather, but they are nice and fitted for slimmer calves. Not too high and have great reviews.

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SplatPancake · 11/10/2016 21:32

Whiteskyler, I just returned a pair of these this morning. They are a lovely fit, but are very plastic-y looking. I'm not insistent on leather, but I just couldn't be doing with these.

It's a real shame, I thought they'd solve my problems, which are pretty identical to the OPs...

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MandyFl0ss · 12/10/2016 06:34

I am slightly shorter than you and I have these ones: www.amazon.co.uk/Gabor-Maddy-Womens-Boots-Nubuck/dp/B00WJOSZGG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1476250345&sr=8-2&keywords=gabor%20maddy&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

They come in slim and medium; I am a size 10 and the slim was too slim but them medium is great and although high, very very comfortable.

They stop below my knees which is great.

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burnishedsilver · 12/10/2016 07:33

They're kind of hard to find but, lengthwise, mid calf boots are they way to go.

I bought mine last year from ted and muffy. The mid calf boots are knee length on me. You could probably go down a calf size because the part that is intended to cut the widest part of the calf will come up higher on your leg. Mine are a little wider at the top that I expected and I think that the reason why.

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Anothernamechanger1 · 14/10/2016 06:39

Just came across this and want to bump again! I'm having the same problem op. Every single pair I have to send back as they dig in my knee! I'm trying to find a smart black pair with a heel! Have you had any luck op?

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boobyooby · 15/10/2016 09:53

Jones Bootmaker do quite a wide of slim fit boots .... I'll be revisiting this year to buy another pair

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anotherglassofred · 25/10/2016 13:36

I have found these now which are not perfect as still slightly long and a bit of a gap around the calf but much better than anything else I have tried so far. I have tried them on but not bought yet in case I find anything better. Still looking as Ted and Muffy a little out of my price range.

www.dunelondon.com/vivv-stretch-back-knee-high-boot-0089508510006484/

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