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boots for the more endowed calf

46 replies

AussieLou · 08/10/2008 12:55

I am after boots for my fat wide calves. I want to buy goooooood boots so am willing to spend a bit of dosh on leather so am not looking at me usual evans plasticy ones this year. Flat heeled knee/mid calf length in black. Any ideas??

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MadameCastafiore · 08/10/2008 12:56

Evans are cut for the wider calf my sister in law buys in there for this very reason!

Calf or Calves?????????????

pofaced · 08/10/2008 12:59

Some Clark's ones come with wider leg. I got lovely ones there last year with very neat ankle so I look as if I have very shapely calves!

katch · 08/10/2008 13:07

Look at Duo - I've heard they make them in to fit and they're not that expensive.

buttercreamfrosting · 08/10/2008 13:09

I think Next did wider fittings at one point, not sure if they still do.

katch · 08/10/2008 13:11

Have been trying and failing to link to duo.com - they definitely fit wider calves.

Lauriefairycake · 08/10/2008 13:12

www.duoboots.com

annmar · 08/10/2008 13:13

Next do a wider fitting, but when I was looking a couple of years ago, the wider fitting still didn't fit me.

I got mine from Evans. They were the only ones that fit, although now I'm no longer pregnant they are quite roomy.

uberalice · 08/10/2008 13:15

I'm wide of calf too and last year I found some fabulous boots in Hobbs. They're knee length and have an elasticated panel at the back which has just enough give in it to allow the zip to close. I've worn them loads and they still look good as new. I've had many compliments about them. Pricey, but the best money I've ever spent on boots.

BloodshotEyeballsintheScarySky · 08/10/2008 13:24

When you are talking about wide of calf, what sort of measurement are you talking?

I've always had legs like a footballer and two years ago I got my first ever pair of long boots in Evans. I sat hugging and kissing them for days on end, I was so happy.

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AussieLou · 08/10/2008 13:26

I have never heard of Duo.
There are some nice shoes on their site.
Next boots are a little to narrow as well.
I will check out clarks again. I have lost some weight so hopefully some is off my calves.
(Out of curiosity, why do we say 'lose weight'. Doesnt losing something imply that I might find it again?)

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FiveGoMadInDorset · 08/10/2008 13:27

Oh My God katch and laurie, I heart you big time, have always wanted boots and Duo do them in my calf size.

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AussieLou · 08/10/2008 13:28

mmmm possibly a BAAAAAAAAAAAAD looking at the Duo website. I feel a large purchase about to happen.

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JackieNo · 08/10/2008 13:29

Definitely Duo - the only problem with them is the rather expensive postage (they charge for each pair you order) and returns (can be about £6 a box). So if you're near any of their fitting rooms/shops, I'd definitely recommend a visit, to make sure you get the right thing first time. And I'd also recommend keeping an eye out for their sales .

MadBadandDangerousToKnow · 08/10/2008 13:30

I was advised to try M&S. Although they have boots for the (ahem) more substantial leg, they still weren't wide enough for mine. I now have some fabric ones from Evans and some biker-ish ones from Clarks.

MorrisZapp · 08/10/2008 13:31

I'm a size 14 and love the boots/skirts look, but can't wear it due to insanely disproportionate Popeye/ Kevin Keegan style calf muscles.

I remember trying on 'extra wide' boots in M&S and couldn't get the zip more then half way up

I do believe that Duo is your friend though, They make a vast array of calf sizes.

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/10/2008 13:37

www.classicconfidence.co.uk do some boots, and they come in several calf sizes

Combustiblelemon · 08/10/2008 13:39

I have lovely leather ones from Evans- I got them 3 years ago and wear them to death in the winter. I've had them reheeled twice and the man said what lovely quality the leather was [smug]

Buda · 08/10/2008 13:41

Emotion do wider fit too.

JackieNo · 08/10/2008 13:42

ALso Plus in Boots (though I've never ordered from them, so no idea what they're like).

Friendlypizzaeater · 08/10/2008 13:46

Had emotion ones last year and I also have footballers calves ! Great boots, really comfy. Also ordered some from ebay USA and shipped them in.

jura · 08/10/2008 14:06

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AussieLou · 08/10/2008 15:05

I cannot get my calf into any of the high steet store boots. I am pretty muscley from sport and also from some weather insulating fat. I have to agree Jura, are we due a boot resize?
I am going to order some boots from Duo definately. Thanks for the tip!!!!!

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MorrisZapp · 08/10/2008 16:15

Just measured my calf to see where I stand on the Kevin Keegan-ometer...

39 cms!

It's all muscle

Lauriefairycake · 08/10/2008 16:46

Mine are 43cm - and I refuse to blush

I heart my duo boots - have two pairs - one in the sale 3 months ago for £60

BloodshotEyeballsintheScarySky · 08/10/2008 16:49

I'm still in the lead! Actually that should be shouldn't it? I would fit Duo boots though but I have to save up...then it'll be spring