Boots can be altered to fit your calves if they're too tight. The simplest method is to use leather stretching spray on the interior of the boot and wear them until the calf of the boot relaxes and expands to a comfortable level.
Can wide calf boots be taken in?
If your boots are too wide, or they are too wide around the shaft, Leon's Boot Alterations will narrow them down for a perfect fit.
Are boots supposed to be loose around the calf?
Calf boots look their best when fitted snugly around your calf too much of a gap spoils the look of the boot. Making sure your calf boots fit well is also important for your foot health and comfort. If the boot fits too snugly, your calf will bulge against the side. If the boot is too slack, it will rub and chafe.
How big are wide calf boots?
16"
Are wide calf boots wide width?
“Not all wide-calf boots are wide width and not all wide-width boots are wide calf,” she says. “Many plus-size brands will give you both wide width and wide calf, while some will give you extended width with wide-calf options.”
How do you fit wide calf boots?
Using a tape measure, please measure the circumference of your calf at 14" - 15" up from the base of your foot to find your correct calf measurement. If there is a portion of your calf that is wider than that measurement, then please order using the larger of the 2 measurements.
What does wide calf mean in boots?
For reference, wide calf boots are considered those with a calf circumference of greater than 15 inches. For example, if your calf measures 15 inches, you'll probably need a 16 inch circumference boot, especially in taller boots that cover the widest part of your calf.
How much bigger are wide calf boots?
We cannot guarantee the fit, but we suggest ordering a style that is approximately 1.5 - 2 inches larger than the measurement of your wider calf. This is accurate 95% of the time and we offer many suggestions on our site for you to try to make the best choices.
How should boots fit calves?
Fit goes hand in hand with style. Calf boots look their best when fitted snugly around your calf too much of a gap spoils the look of the boot. If the boot fits too snugly, your calf will bulge against the side. If the boot is too slack, it will rub and chafe.
What is standard calf width for boots?
Standard women's boots are made with a 14 to 15 inch calf circumference. If you are under 5'4” tall with a 14-15 inch calf width, standard boots may be too tight for you.