Been done to death I know but... boots for the VERY chunky of leg?

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I'm 5ft, and I have what can politely be described as "rugby player" legs. They're not flabby, but they are large in proportion to my height. I also have cankles.

I've tried on boots in Clarks, M&S etc marked "wider fitting" and they don't even get near getting round my calf or my ankle, or depressingly, both!

In an attempt to elaborate (and publically humiliate myself!) I have measured my calf and my ankle (at the bony bit) is 9"/23cm and the widest bit of my calf is 15"/38cm

So tell me, where do I get nice knee-high leather boots (mid calf make me look really dumpy due to my height) without major studdage/fancy bits and a sensible heel, something like these.

Please?

Have you looked at the Gabor range? They have lots with adjustable fittings which fit my nearly 50cm () calves. They do have some dodgy styles but nice ones mingled in and I always find gabor shoes /boots to be v comfy with lovely soft leather.
I rather like thesebut they don't have the heel you're looking for but I think others do. Easy to order and return to JL too....

daisydoodoo, you can still have Chinese food, you just need to cook it more healthily. Most Cantonese cuisine is steamed and uses minimal oil even when it is fried.

And I'd still love to be 9 stone 7!

show- i know i can have chinese but it starts of cravings for me. And the healthier chinese food doesn't do it for me like the sweet and sour, peking etc does. I doubt i i could eat it in the quantities that i used to but still want to maintain a healthy weight for a bit longer before i let myself indugle a little. With a bit of luck it might be like chocolate and I can;t eat that now as has adverse effects

Ah, well I never eat those things so I guess I'm ok. I'm waiting to stop BF before I really go to town on a proper diet.

Oh gosh, I just measured my calves and they are 41cm, I am am a size 10-12, but am only 5ft2 so not actually all that slim.

I tend to try and get boots that are adjustable rather than zippy up. I had a pair from dorothy perkins that had an adjustable buckly thing at the back so could just have them quite wide, and last year I got a pair from next that have laces at the back at the top of the boots, you can wear them with the laces very loose.

I think I could be a size 4 and still have massive legs

Depressing isn't it

Trouble is, a lot of the adjustable boots are designed for the taller folk, so I end up with boots that hit my kneecap.

I've just had an email and the boots are dispatched - but up to 3 days delivery time, so (as they're being delivered to DH's work as I'm out and about with DS) I probably won't get them until Monday.

I'm being wildly irrational and pinning all my hopes on these fitting. It's never going to end well!

The wide fit Kays boots that Clarks sell seem to be wider in the calf than their own brand. I buy Clarks wide fit boots on the internet as my local shops don't stock wide fit shoes and boots and have found more than once that the Kays boots are wider than Clarks own brand ones. Some of the styles are a little old ladyish but every so often they do have some nice plain ones.

SQUEEEEEEE

They've been delivered to DH. They're in the boot of his car.

But he's not home for another 2 hours!

Hurray! Oh no! Best dig out nicest skirt/dress and tights ready for try on session. May this be the first pair of many...

Is he back?

Nope. Not even close. I've measured the boot and it doesn't even appear to match the measurement I asked for. 36cm round the boot, I ordered 38cm and (with a different tape measure!) I appear to need a 40cm.

Going back tomorrow/Saturday.

Not very impressed (although the boot is lovely!) and will be emailing their customer services accordingly.

Honestly - try Evans.

Thats such a shame. I think all of my boots I have ordered the size below my actual calf measurement, but I did try them on in the shop first. Give their customer services a ring to see what their advice would be for that pair.
At least you liked the boot, hopefully the next pair will be a perfect fit

I have a 17inch calf and these fitted perfectly

Sorry to hear they didn't fit. It will be worth it when you get the right size!

I have a pair of duo boots I have been wearing for 7 years - 7 years! I tell ya, that will be ££££ well spent vs making a £60 pair last two years If you can get the cash together, they are sooo worth it!

Update:

I have returned the boots. I emailed Duo, gave them my measurements and got a lovely email back from them with options - so I've ordered a pair that they recommend.

Will update again when I find out if they fit!

Ooo. Feet crossed for you. They are very good customer service wise. I do think you should expect them to be a tight fit when they arrive though as the leather is very soft and will give. I always wear mine around the house for a few days as the 'mould' to my leg shape.

Evans

Woo hoo! I just got in the post today an ebay purchase. Brand new Duo Boots for £20. Perfect fit.

Well done showtunesgirl, great find, and a bargain to boot!

38cm?! Pah, mine are 43! I defy anyone on MN to have bigger legs than me. Ankle boots make me look like I have trotters.

Defy away. Mine are bigger.

Got a friend in to help me re-measure and mine are 42.5 (so have gone for a 42).

I blame my tape measure