The best wide calf boots that won't cut off your circulation and actually look cute? No your eyes aren't deceiving you, the search is finally over. I'm not ashamed to admit that my quest to find the perfect knee-high boots that fit my wide calves (and succeeding) is my roman empire, because, I'll be honest, it's been an arduous search.
Not so long ago, every autumn/winter served as a harsh reminder that the ‘one size fits all’ size guide was the only benchmark I had when it came to shopping for winter boots. Frantically searching on the high street and in designer stores for the perfect fit and barely being able to get them past my mid calf was a seasonal struggle and, quite frankly, an embarrassing one at that.
I still get flashbacks to the days as a teenager, shopping with my mum and hating how I could just about get my foot into an over-the-knee boot. This went on for years and years and was hard not to internalise as a ‘me’ problem at the time. Did my calves not deserve to be swathed in super soft, suede or supple leather? Fast forward to the present day; you can now find a wonderful community online who share the same struggles. Just search ‘wide calf boots’ or ‘knee high boots for wider calves’ on Tik Tok, and your FYP will be flooded with recommendations. You're not alone.
For context: my calf measurements today are around 42cm/16.5 inches, where the average calf circumference on a pair of boots on the British high street is around 38cm/14 inches. You see the discrepancy?
As we ease into 2024 and start to take note of all the emerging SS fashion runway trends (my favourite thing to do as a fashion stylist), it looks like bold-yet-functional boots are a focal point. The fashion Gods are begging us to get out of comfort zone and try something new this year. Spoiler alert: I'll very much be obliging.
Dopamine cowboy boots/western boots as per GANNI and model Paloma Elsesser? Main character energy. Riding boots making a comeback? I'm all in. Thigh high, skin tight boot styles inspired by Marni and Versace's latest collections? Inject it. But is that easier said than done as someone with wider calves? Thankfully, no. There's still a very long way to go when it comes to inclusive sizing within the fashion industry, but, according to my recent findings, things have definitely improved.
Find the best wide calf boots for women ahead.
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