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[Dulciana]

I have average-width feet and ankles, but have wide calves and have always found problems with getting boots to fit.  In my teens, I struggled with zip-up boots, but the zip caught on the flesh of my calf so much that I eventually gave up on them.  Wet-look boots (if anyone remembers them!) were great, as all I had to do was stretch the leg-part over my calf and all was well, although even that felt a bit on the restricted side.  I would love a pair of elegant boots that fit comfortably over my wide calves.  Ankle boots fit perfectly well but they emphasise the shape of my calf in a most unflattering way. (I'm a skirt person, remember!) I've just come across "Duo", which apparently sells this sort of thing.  I do not want frumpy flatties - they'd need to be elegant, with a mid-heel.   Has anyone got any experience of "Duo", or do you know of anywhere else that caters for awkward leg shapes?  I'd really love a nice pair of boots for the winter.   

[honeybun]

I think I read that Simply Be do them. Maybe check it out online.


Honeyb
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[Dulciana]

 :thankyou:Thanks ever so much, HB and Grangravy.   I've had a look at this site and they do some really nice wide-calf boots.  The problem is that they all come with wide foot measurements, too, which I don't have.  So I think my search goes on.........

[Joyce]

Think Marisota do them.

[babyjane]

I will also be looking to replace a well worn (10 years) well loved pair of Faith winter boots but I will wait until the autumn when the new stock comes into the shops.  I have been putting off replacing them for the last 3 winters but now the wet on the ground soaks through the soles as they are so worn away.  I love those boots 

Hotter are pricey but my favourite for my funny wonky feet 

[CLKD]

One drop of rain and you are considering boots   

I find they make my legs cold.  DH bought me a few pairs when we were first together and yep, I remember wet look - found a pair of white in an antique centre quite recently which brought back memories.  ………. I would love to wear boots with success but can't drive in them due to the back catching on my calves …….. I had a lovely pair of dark brown which I wore with a 3/4 length tweed skirt for years ………. that was in the 1980s.

[babyjane]

I love boots  I am going to wear my ankle boots shortly when I go to pick up my husband from the gym.

Shoes feel restricting on the top of my feet but well fitting boots give my feet room to breathe.

[Grumpymum]

I've heard the Duo boots are lovely, but very pricy! I tried Ambrose Wilson last year and tried a few pairs. I was amazed how wide the boots were, but they come in different calf widths, you just measure your calf and order the most appropriate. I have wide feet, which were ok, but I thought they also did normal width boots too. I also looked at Evans who had wide calf boots. Somehow, none of the boots seemed right so my search will go on! Always kidding myself that I will lose weight and get back into the boots I have!! Ha! Good luck in your search.

[Dulciana]

Thanks folks.  There's plenty of food for thought here!
 

[Ju Ju]

Hi, I haven't had personal experience of Duo, though I have looked at their web site. I have to buy all my shoes and boots online as I have very narrow, shallow feet and skinny legs. Generally I have had good service and help with fitting, but it is expensive.

I have only managed to buy boots a few years ago and love them. What I would love is a pair of wellies! They don't make them for my size!

Good luck! Ju Juxx

[Grumpymum]

I know there is a company called Jileon who do wide calf wellies, friend was very pleased with them. Don't know about narrow calves.