Tips for choosing the right boot
For some woman it’s OK to walk into any store and grab a pair that fits them perfectly, but for the vast majority of us it’s frustrating finding the perfect pair only to find they don’t have our size. I don’t know of a single store that I can walk into and pick up a pair of sexy knee-high boots for wide calves. You can walk around all day looking for the perfect pair of wide calved boots and still return home empty handed, or you can use a tool most of us have and solve a problem via the internet. There are a few things to keep in mind though before we shop online for that perfect pair of wide calved boots.
Keep in mind that a good pair of boots for big calves
are not like a regular pair of shoes, good boots can be viewed as an
investment of sorts because they can last a long time. Leather boots are
one of the best, if you’re OK with leather; they only improve with age
if they are taken care of. Leather boots should be wiped down after each
use and kept as clean as possible. Polish them too from time to time
and check the heels for wear and tear.
Leather boots have been seen on the cat walks and in various fashion
magazines, season after season so I don’t think they’re going to go out
of fashion anytime soon. So handing over a couple of hundred dollars for
a good pair of well fitting boots for wide calves may seem a bit steep
in the beginning but keeping in mind how many times they will be worn
should make it a sound investment.
The key to a pair of boots for wide calves that you want to wear often is to make sure they fit perfectly, so you’ll need to measure the circumference of your calves. The majority of manufacturers provide the calf circumference as one of the measurements given with the boot and some also offer additional stretch. If you are still worried about the boot not having enough room for your calves even after measuring them then you could consider a pair that lace up the back or side. That way you’ll get the same great look, but with the peace of mind of a customizable fit – that may also come in handy if you travel your feet swell on long flights.
If you are still concerned about fitting into a good pair of boots and you don’t wear short skirts on a consistent basis you may want to even consider a boot with a shorter shaft. By getting shorter shaft boots you may be able to get more than one pair since they wont be as expensive and still accomplish the, in the famous words of Nancy Sinatra, “these boots were made for walking” look. A good pair of pant boots will extend beyond your ankle and will cover your leg even while sitting and will provide that sophisticated by day and sexy by night look. Compare the retailer’s height measurement against your own leg then try on a pair of trousers to see if the boots will come up high enough – you don’t want to see part of your leg even while you’re seated.
Another important tip, if possible, is to try purchasing more than one pair of boots if you’re not 100% sure about the exact size. That way you can try them on in the comfort of your living room and walk around for a while so see how they feel, then send back the sizes you don’t want. This could save you the hassles of swapping out boots through the mail every few days while searching for the perfect pair.
Another important factor to consider when purchasing your boots is to keep in mind what you’ll be wearing beneath your boots. Keeping a barrier of some sort between your skin and boot will prevent chaffing and could help preserve the life of the boot too. When I wear my boots I opt for either stockings or knee-high trouser socks that are the same color as the boots. If you’re wearing a skirt and trouser socks make sure they aren’t longer than the boots, but it you’re wearing trousers with the boots, then it makes sense having longer socks to prevent your legs from peeking through. Make sure you wear the same socks when you’re trying on the boots that way you’ll ensure the right fit for when you’re walking about in the real world.
One final factor to keep in mind when choosing that sexy boot is heel height. Many women can run a half marathon in 3 inch stilettos on a daily basis, but may not be you. To find you’re comfortable height measure the height of a pair of heels you already own and then think how much higher you’re willing to go (if at all). Obviously the wider the heel, the more stability it will provide.
This information was provided from bootsforbigcalves.net