I love my knee high leather wide calf boots so much that I literally wear them to the Mamamia office every single day and I’m not even sorry about it.
Not one bit. Sure, I have fat thighs and calves to which I say, “chunky as charged!”
I feel no more disappointment when I try on regular boots and can’t get my wide foot inside.
No more risk of cutting off circulation in my calves knowing I’m wearing something that doesn’t really fit. Just a plus size confidence boost every time I wear my wide calf boots.
Here’s where you can find your own wide calf boots so you can strut your city or town feeling your fabulous self this winter. Go girl go!
1. Black Knee High Leather Riding Boot $158
These boots offer an XL calf fitting and a EEE width fit too!
Remember that leather also stretches (the leather boots I got took some encouragement to get the zip up at first but wore in nicely after a few wears). Gosh I love a buckled boot. Yes, I know these are a little pricier as they are leather (think about the cost per wear) but read on for more budget friendly options with elastic!
2. Black Long Boot With Block Heel & Stretch Fabric $78
One word for this pair. S-T-R-E-T-C-H. These wide calf boots also come in a EEE width with an XL calf fit. These winners are a budget friendly option with a faux suede fabric, faux leather rounded front and heel and stretch fabric on one side.
3. Step On Air Tall Riding Boot, $119 (now $64.50)
Elastic on the outside and padding on the inside. Sounds like they are describing me! This riding boot is sexy AF. No horse required, however, cowboys feel free to apply for a date. Love the straps around the ankle.
4. Winona Knee Boot, $119.95 (now $83.97)
These boots look tough. They've got studs, they've double buckles they've even got a gun metal insert in the heel. Yup, these boots are made for kick arse women doing kick arse things of kick arsery.
5. Tieback Slouch Boot, $50
If you're after a neutral colour then this padded, comfy, slouch boot is for you. It's got the size zip and an adjustable tie too.
Wide Calf Boot Shopping Tips:
- Measure your calf. This needs to be at the widest point (measure both calves as they can be different sizes).
- Want to wear your boots over jeans? Account for an increase in calf width when measuring.
- You get what you pay for so if you want quality you might want to spend a little more and last a few seasons. I'm still wearing my leather boots after a few years.
- Just after a one-season-wonder? Go for the cheaper version.
Where's your go to for wide calf boots?
Top Comments
Oh this article stabs at my heart. I have a gorgeous pair of knee length Jo Mercer boots that I bought a few years ago. I've put on a few kg's, and can no longer get the last 10-15cms done up - even with stockings/tights. Worst thing is I probably only wore them 5-8 times!!!!! :(
Find a good shoe repair/alterations place and get gussets put in. Sorry, I can't recommend any in Aus as I'm in NZ; but if the boots are expensive, quality footwear it's so worth it :)
Good idea, but I'd be too scared they'd ruin them
I used to love Bennett's Boots until they went under. I like to be able to try before I buy, so would love to find somewhere in Melbourne that sells wide calf boots in store.
I know it's not in store but I've purchased a few pairs from Ted and Muffy which is in the UK. The beauty is you put in your calf size and foot size and they have a great range. Best bit is they usually come very quickly and being opposite seasons they tend to be on special just before winter!