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Are boots supposed to be gappy these days? ?,

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butteriesplease · 12/12/2015 17:42

So, my trusty DM elena boots are sadly kaput. Dh gas got me some clarks marquette silk boots (can't link on phone ) they are quite ok but rather wide at the top - is this acceptable? ? I'm used to knee high boots being nearly skin tight such that there is no gap however I accept that this may a bit 1997 or something. I would say that there is a 1cm gap as I could slide my hand in .

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amarmai · 12/12/2015 19:39

was in an expensive store today and saw an assistant showing a client a pair just like that and wondered the same as you. Maybe it's to make tuck ins easier?

Trills · 12/12/2015 19:50

Depends on your legs I guess?

Normally footwear has to just fit your foot, but boots that come more than a few inches up your leg should really come in a variety of widths.

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butteriesplease · 12/12/2015 20:30

I just gave this nagging feeling that it makes them look like wellies. Where can one get narrower legged boots then??

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HappyGirlNow · 12/12/2015 20:37

I'd say that's the current style like this

mineofuselessinformation · 12/12/2015 20:38

I was just getting to the end of your thread, and you beat me to the welly thing! I hate it as I have fairly skinny legs.
If you want knee length, Clarks 'likeable me' are good - I have them in black and in tan.

LittleLionHeart · 12/12/2015 20:43

Jones do small and large calf boots. I am v slim and the smells hug my calves Smile

OldestStory · 12/12/2015 20:45

They look like wellies, it's not a thing, get ones that fit your legs Smile

Trills · 12/12/2015 20:51

If you don't like it then it doesn't matter if it is " a thing" or not, really.

imnottoofussed · 12/12/2015 20:55

Saw these in a magazine today and thought surely they are meant to fit better than that

Are boots supposed to be gappy these days? ?,
blueshoes · 12/12/2015 22:09

I thought boots were bigger at the top nowadays to allow you to wear your boots over your jeans. But what do I know.

MamaDuckling · 12/12/2015 22:13

Try Jones, their slim fit are great and I've always struggled with gapey boots!

bonzo77 · 12/12/2015 22:15

They're wider now because people on average are wider, and the boots are made to fit the average person. It's vanity sizing.

ZenNudist · 13/12/2015 01:19

I've tried on every pair may be an exaggeration of knee high boots in my city...

They are all gappy, wide and welly like. I've given up. I wanted a block heel too, not covered. I'm clearly asking for something that's not in style. I've bought ankle boots instead. Not as warm but cheaper!!

FrustratedFrugal · 13/12/2015 06:31

I have fairly slim calves and all my life knee-high boots have been gappy. A few years ago, I finally had two bespoke pairs made to fit my measurements. It was really worthwhile and I don't understand why more shops don't provide this option.

Lucymatilde · 13/12/2015 06:51

I used to like those ones that came above the knee at the front and were slightly lower st the back (so you could walk). I had a cool pair of purple suede with 4" heels that I wore with miniskirts and nude tights. Back in the 70s natch. Loved them.

BrendaandEddie · 13/12/2015 07:54

I'm convinced that slim
Legged women are the Most under catered for fashun minority.
You've got fat legs? Masses. Skinny ones? Nada

sandgrown · 13/12/2015 07:58

Disagree Brenda. Lots of boots for average legs but not many for my fat calves that don't cost a fortune !

BrendaandEddie · 13/12/2015 08:10

Not average. SLIM

BlueEyedWonder · 13/12/2015 12:24

Slim and petite here. Woefully under catered for.
This year I've bought calf length boots from Dune which were the best fit of the 100s I tried.

Petal02 · 13/12/2015 13:19

Duo boots (now known as ted and muffy) are the only place I've ever found that can fit my skinny calves. Previously, I had to use leg warmers and long socks for padding.

I feel that 'long' boots should NOT be gappy at the top, they're far more flattering if they're close fitting.

Boots that stop mid calf are a bit different, but something that resembles wellies is a no-no. Blueeyedwonder which Dune boots did you buy?

MsButteryMash · 13/12/2015 14:11

One solution is lace-up knee boots so you can adjust the fit. I have some that have laces and a zip, so you can get the fit right then just use the zip.

Youremywifenow · 13/12/2015 16:59

ZenNudist, I've bought these. Knee length with block heel. Haven't arrived yet so can't report on the gappiness but unlike to be on my fat calves

www.tkmaxx.com/boots/black-suede-heeled-knee-boots/invt/39140384

BlueEyedWonder · 13/12/2015 17:39

Petal I'm too much of a technological halfwit to know how to do links. But they're Dune 'rossy' tan calf boots. Think they also come in black which I might also consider if I see in the sales.

Glitteryfrog · 13/12/2015 22:21

I'm convinced that slim
Legged women are the Most under catered for fashun minority.
YES! I've got narrow feet and slim-ish legs I don't stand a chance.
Loads and loads of wide fit - no one does narrow fit. Even places like topshop who cater for the skinnier end of the market just do 'average' fit.

Twinklestein · 13/12/2015 22:55

I'm convinced that slim Legged women are the Most under catered for fashun minority. You've got fat legs? Masses. Skinny ones? Nada

Me too to the point I'm thinking of setting up a company to do just that.

Get them made in Italy, different price bands.

It was ok when stretch boots and 60s slim fit boots were around - you had some hope. But currently - it's almost impossible.