Boots you can get that actually fit your calves

**witchcurlgirl** · September 28th, 2010, 05:09 PM

Without trying to sound all FF, I have 2 pairs of Jimmy Choo boots that are over 7-8 years old that I still wear all the time. When you break the cost down over years of wear they come out to about $100 per year, plus incidental shoemaker charges for new heel caps. Good things cost up front, but they do last.

**cupcake** · September 28th, 2010, 07:12 PM

I totally understand that. I know they are of great quality and you get what you pay for. Thats some good longevity. Those particual boots just dont have any pizazz to me.

**LaFolie** · September 28th, 2010, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

Without trying to sound all FF, I have 2 pairs of Jimmy Choo boots that are over 7-8 years old that I still wear all the time. When you break the cost down over years of wear they come out to about $100 per year, plus incidental shoemaker charges for new heel caps. Good things cost up front, but they do last.

That's what I realised when I first started adult life and I bought cheapo furniture that fell to pieces in no time. Sucks having to pay twice!

**fgg** · September 29th, 2010, 09:17 AM

wcg - i wear low boots a lot to work and i totally fuck up the toe point so that is my main concern about spending so much money on them. i am in total agreement about the cost/wearing. that's how i justify spending tons of money on nice things.

Originally Posted by cupcake

I totally understand that. I know they are of great quality and you get what you pay for. Thats some good longevity. Those particual boots just dont have any pizazz to me.

classic pieces that you will have for a lot of years shouldn't really have "pizazz".

**sputnik** · September 29th, 2010, 09:36 AM

i wouldn't spend so much on a pair of super pointy boots because i think they will look dated very soon. i like the tip on the pic of the first boots you posted.
and if you invest that much money in a pair of boots, don't go for stiletto heels, they get easily damaged, especially if you're someone who walks a lot.

but yeah, higher quality may be more expensive but it lasts longer

**travelbug** · September 29th, 2010, 01:28 PM

I bought this Clarks boot the other day:

http://www.zappos.com/product/7674124/color/84

It's super comfy. Can't wait for it to get cold enough to wear boots! But I have normal size calves...and these are fitted with jeans tucked in so they might work.

I have a pair of pointy toed black boots from 3 years ago and IMO they look dated now. I think the pointy toe has trended out.

**Novice** · October 2nd, 2010, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by fgg

thanks, but no thanks. i like my calves the way they are. just because boots aren't made typically to fit mine doesn't mean bigger calves are better.

Wow! What's crawled up your arse recently? All I was passing on was the advice that we got when we were modeling & some girl had legs like milk bottles with no definition. There's no need to be so offensive about it.

Even Cupcake said that she plays lots if tennis etc & has LEAN muscle. Oh why do I bother.

**fgg** · October 4th, 2010, 03:58 PM

what exactly did i say that was rude? i took what you said as an insinuation that i don't work out and/or don't have good muscle tone. i happen to work out with a trainer several days a week and my body is muscular, has definition and is in proportion.

there are tons of places to purchase wide calf styles and i just think that those of us with smaller calves deserve options as well.

**cupcake** · October 4th, 2010, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by fgg

what exactly did i say that was rude? i took what you said as an insinuation that i don't work out and/or don't have good muscle tone. i happen to work out with a trainer several days a week and my body is muscular, has definition and is in proportion.

there are tons of places to purchase wide calf styles and i just think that those of us with smaller calves deserve options as well.

Agree. its hard for people to understand I guess. Its not like we have skinny little legs. I think many people are faced with a lack of options and not just shoes. Im long waisted too and its haad to find tailored button down blouses that are long enough. We just happen to be talking about boots tho

**qwerty** · October 4th, 2010, 10:26 PM

I have big, muscular calves that can be a pain to fit with certain jean cuts and boots when I've got a few extra pounds on me. This information is useful.

**Polyester Pam** · July 24th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Resurrecting old thread, though it was better than starting a new one.

Anyways, so sounds like some of you have the curse of fat calves too and have been shopping around. I've decided that instead of bitching and moaning about it, it's time to just invest in a good pair that are measured to fit and will last for years. But that said, haven't seen any good boot styles on the websites recently (including duoboots). I'm looking for a flatter riding-style boot that hits just under the knees.

I've seen some great ones that I know will be a bit too narrow. My question is, has anyone ever bought a boot too small and had it altered to fit? Does this work well, or is a total hit and miss?

Oh and if anyone has any other websites for wider calves, hit me up please!