Ladies with Larger Calves - Boot Question

[nomad100]

So I have big calves.  Partially because they have always been big and partially because I am a fattie.

I am looking to get a pair of cute tall boots for fall but haven't been able to find any that fit because the calf widths are not big enough.

For those in a similar predicament, what are your go to online stores for boots? 

I did checked Zappos but there isn't much selection in 18"+ calf circumference.

[candreco]

I've found Bare Traps (I've gotten them at DSW) have great wide calf options, and they're super comfortable. Not a ton of selection right now, but I'm hoping they'll add to it in the next couple of weeks, I need to replace my black dress boots.

[So_Fetch]

I usually buy boots at big girl stores like Avenue and Lane Bryant or even Torrid if I'm going for something a little crazy.

[flex]

I get boots that have a half zip on them. It helps me a great deal to get the boots on and zipped up.

[Deleted]

Lane Bryant has a few cute pairs right now.

DSW has NOTHING that fits an 18"+ calf.

Famous Footwear's "wide calf" is 16"

[toepick]

Honestly, I have just given up on the tall boot look. In addition to my large calves, I am knock kneed and it looks ridiculous on me. Every year I see so many people rocking the look and I try on tons of options and none work. This year I am going to resist. Maybe.

[Deleted]

I don't have a specific store suggestion, but I always look for boots that both zip and lace up because it allows you to kind of "customize" the width.

I got a pair of Cole Haan boots that zip+lace last year on Amazon that I really love.

[WOT?*]

I have a couple pair of Ecco (Hobart) riding boots that I love because they can be adjusted for any calf width from narrow to "athletic" (within reason and lol at athletic) with buckles on the side. I have them in a brown (suede) and black leather. I didn't buy them online (Nordies) but they are available. They sell in European sizes. blahblahblah. I might have to get these mink ones too. 
ETA:  Holy crap the image was huge.  Here's a link to a pair in mink from an online store I've never used or even heard of instead:  www.softmoc.com/us/womens%2Fecco%2Fdress-boots%2Friding-boot%2F310413-01014%2Fladies-hobart-mink-riding-boot

[bigang]

I use boot bands  I was finding that I couldn't find enough wide-calf boots that I really liked--I was also finding that some designers called them "Wide calf", but they were still only 15" circumference (I need at least 17", but 18" feels best).  Since I got the bands, I can shop at any shoe store, buy boots that I love and then zip in the boot band.  They are a bit pricey, but they are sooooo worth it.

[VeryViolet]

I would also look at the 17 inch circumference boots. Something like these might work because they have a bit of stretch in the back. www.zappos.com/steve-madden-creation-tan-leather?zfcTest=fcl%3A0

[candreco]

Oh, and if you find boots that are close to fitting and they're leather, they can likely be stretched to fit.

[coribelle26]

I think my calf measurement is 19" (they're genetically enormous and I HATE them). The only place I have found boots that fit comfortably is Duo, a British online shoe company.

www.duoboots.com/

They're expensive and you have to pay an import tax that gets billed after the fact, but they're well-made. I think I at least got the shipping for free.

[firedancer49]

I finally got a pair last year at Lane Bryant and they were the biggest pieces of junk I've ever had for shoes.

[TrickyBob]

I love the look of boots, but I need about an 18" and most only go up to 17". Lauren by Ralph Lauren makes 17" ones though.

[oompaloompa]

widewidths.com

I got a pair of boots there a few years ago and I love them.

eta: they can be expensive, though.

[nomad100]

Aug 21, 2013 12:08:02 GMT -5 flex said:

I get boots that have a half zip on them. It helps me a great deal to get the boots on and zipped up.

What are half zip boots?  I can't picture what you are talking about but they sound intriguing.

Can you post a link or a pic?

[flex]

Like these:

www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Arley-Riding-Boot-BOOTS-BOOTIES/prod22290049_cat18501_cat121_/?index=7&cmCat=cat000000cat121cat18501&isEditorial=false

Look at the side views.

[natsnow]

I got a pair of wide calf bandolino boots at DSW

[mrsukyankee]

Aug 21, 2013 12:26:57 GMT -5 coribelle26 said:

I think my calf measurement is 19" (they're genetically enormous and I HATE them). The only place I have found boots that fit comfortably is Duo, a British online shoe company.

www.duoboots.com/

They're expensive and you have to pay an import tax that gets billed after the fact, but they're well-made. I think I at least got the shipping for free.

They are amazing!! I have large muscular calves and they fit because they are made to fit.  I can even fit my jeans inside my boots!  I lurve them.  I also found one pair of Aldo boots that fit me.

[cbwm1]

Lame Giant has boots with larger calves! I saw that on their website the other day, but I've never ordered any.

[VillainV]

I got an awesome pair at DSW two years ago :-) They had a good selection of "wide calf" (ahem) boots. In fact every style I liked came in "wide calf."

[missuselmore]

I have a pair with an 18 inch circ, got them from the Avenue

[Jermys]

Onestopplus.com

[nomad100]

Aug 21, 2013 13:14:23 GMT -5 jodippls said:

I ordered some from 6pm.com last year. I think they're a 16" but they might have had wider sizes available. I feel you on the big calf issues. Even after losing weight my calves are big. I'm having a hard time finding skinny jeans that will fit over my calves.

Even when I was a 10/12 I needed wide calve boots.  I can't fathom people who can wear a 13" circ boot (which I have seen when browsing for boots).