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Wellies for wide calves

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 12:39

I know it's been done in the past but help please.
Looking for tall Wellies ( probably plain colour) to accommodate my muscular (?) calves ( 42cm) .... in the past I have had a pair of regular Joules ones which I could just squeeze into ( uncomfortably). I am considering some lace up Ilse Jacobsens which will be pricey but I might justify on the basis that I will likely wear them for years..... The more frugal side of my personality says just find some cheap plain ones that are comfortable.

I should say I already have a pair of short Wellies but I really need some tall ones as well. thanks.

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Jacksterbear · 06/02/2013 12:42

I have some Hunter wide calved ones, knee height, plain green. Really nice.

CambridgeBlue · 06/02/2013 12:43

Have you tried Jileon? Personally I wasn't keen but I think they've got quite a few styles to pick from.

Jacksterbear · 06/02/2013 12:51

I think mine are these ones

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 12:55

The Hunters are nice but still pricey.... ( although we might be moving back to North America and everyone will be dead impressed ).... I will check out Jileon.

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Jammygal · 06/02/2013 12:57

www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-Womens-Argyll-Wellies-W23104/dp/B000X256CM/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1360155273&sr=1-3

These are the best, comfy, stylish and they last!!!!

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 13:00

No hunters fit true to size.... If I'm a size 6 in most things will that be the case?

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 13:08

That should read DO Hunters fit true to size...

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Jammygal · 06/02/2013 13:09

I find those Argyll ones are spot on size wise. They are large in the calf which makes them more roomy than other makes.

Jacksterbear · 06/02/2013 13:11

I bought a size up but wear them with thick socks /2 pairs socks.

ewaczarlie · 06/02/2013 13:11

I find hunters a bit tight in calf. I went for the shorter ones and they're very snug (ie only a sock but no jeans will fit inside)

HelenofSparta · 06/02/2013 16:24

I have a pair of hunters which have an adjustable calf? (Size 3 feet and they assume I have the leg size of a ten yr old and I am 5"10)!

Wolfiefan · 06/02/2013 16:31

Ariat ones fit my enormous calves!

shrimponastick · 06/02/2013 18:22

I bought Dunlop men's wellies for £10 in my local shoe shop.

They are much wider on the calf. However I bought a 7 - my feet are a 7, but I guess men's 7s are bigger than ladies 7s. They are a bit big - but room for chunky socks.

Porkster · 06/02/2013 19:00

I am wide of calf (which I hope is from running rather than genes).

I wear regular Hunters. I can wear them with welly socks and jeans comfortably, so I think they're pretty capacious.

babybarrister · 06/02/2013 20:29

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TheMightyLois · 06/02/2013 20:33

Those of you with wide calves - what sortof measurements are we talking?

TheMightyLois · 06/02/2013 20:35

Argh I've just measured mine and they're 48cm Blush

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 20:38

Mine are 42 cm - but it would be no bad thing to have some room to spare for nice thick socks or skinny jeans

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pocketandsweet · 06/02/2013 20:51

Does anyone know if women's Dunlops are wide or is it just the mens? I'm a size 6 so I am sure the mens will all be too big. Lots of lovely boots everyone but mostly not much cheaper than the Ilse Jacobsens but more choices ;)

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NorthernNumpty · 06/02/2013 20:53

Hunter make a brand called 'lowther' they are unisex so roomy. Got mine on amazon.

canutesauntie · 06/02/2013 20:55

Muck Boots. They have neoprene stretchy calves so are comfortable and really warm too. They come in green or black mainly I think.

StantonLacy · 06/02/2013 21:10

Aigle Parcours Vario - they are brilliant.

Fit my v wide calves easily, with jeans underneath and are kind of shaped around the ankles, so they look more like boots and less like wellies, if you see what I mean?

Quite expensive, but well worth it.

IDismyname · 06/02/2013 21:14

www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/63/2395-Wellingtons.html

I have a pair of wellies made by these guys; still going strong after 8 years! They do foot size and calf size, too.

Pretty pricey, but very warm.

MinnesotaNice · 06/02/2013 21:22

I also have the Argylls. They're Hunters, but not as expensive. I really like them.