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Narrow ankle boots

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newrubylane · 28/10/2026 08:53

I have extremely narrow feet, ankles and calves. I always buy my knee-high boots in the narrowest calf width from duo boots, which is 30cm at the widest point - just to give some indication of how slim we are talking.

But ankle boots are a real challenge. My current pair - ancient, from New Look - are finally giving up the ghost.

If anyone comes across any very slim, narrow ankle boots on their travels, please let me know!

Beggars can't be choosers. However - black or dark brown and flat or low heeled would be most versatile, although I'll also consider higher heels for a dressier pair as well! Lace-up is generally the best option as it gives me some scope to tighten them a bit, but the recent trend for very chunky boots tends to mean even these often look the wrong scale on me. Anything more dainty/delicate or very narrow would be great!

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SpiralSister · 28/10/2026 09:06

Following. I mean, I don’t have wildly thin feet, but they are narrow and I have slim ankles. Still a size 7, so tend to give Olive Oyl in boots.

Most boots are too wide at the ankle, and ‘wide fitting’ is everywhere.

I have some Clark’s lace up’s, OP, which as you have noticed, go some way to allowing a better fit. I quite like them.

Gettingbysomehow · 28/10/2026 10:12

Gabor is fantastic for narrow feet. Dsis has very narrow feet and finds them perfect.

newrubylane · 28/10/2026 11:04

Thanks. I will look at Gabor as I know John Lewis near me stock then, but I've always thought they look a bit granny. I'd prefer something a bit more fashion forward!

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TeaAndToastedCrumpets · 28/10/2026 13:38

I've seen someone try these on irl and they look narrow in both the feet and ankles. You can compare your calves with the model to get an idea of the opening...
www.hobbs.com/product/payton-leather-ankle-boots/0226-MX26-001H040-BLACK.html

Softpebbles · 28/10/2026 15:30

What about Grenson where they can be laced up?

Gettingbysomehow · 28/10/2026 15:41

newrubylane · 28/10/2026 11:04

Thanks. I will look at Gabor as I know John Lewis near me stock then, but I've always thought they look a bit granny. I'd prefer something a bit more fashion forward!

Its really hard to find narrow shoes now especially fashionable ones. I have 5 and a half EE or EEE and they nearly always come in granny styles. I might be older but I really want to wear nice shoes. I dont want to wear orthopaedic shoes either. The struggle is real.
I think Dune London comes up quite narrow too by all accounts.

lindyloo57 · 28/10/2026 15:46

I have a gabor pair slim on the leg, with a pointed toe with a stiletto heel around 3 inches, I have had them awhile, you might find a pair on a resell site, I don't know if they still do that style, I can't walk far in them now, but they good for smart occasions when I don't have to walk far.

Gettingbysomehow · 28/10/2026 15:47

Also ebay do narrow shoes new and nearly new. Just put your size in and "narrow". Ive found loads of great shoes that way. A lot of them are a no but occasionally I strike gold.

newrubylane · 28/10/2026 17:19

Thanks, will check out all the recommendations!

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JaceLancs · 28/10/2026 22:27

Look out for Italian or Brazilian brands in places like tkmaxx
I have very narrow feet and can’t wear Clarks or high st eg M n S

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