Comments on: Knee-high boots must fit correctly at the calf http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:48 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gigi http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-70346 Gigi Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:19:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-70346 This is a terrible problem for me. I am 5'3" tall and wear a size 9.5 to 10. There is no such thing as a perfect fit in the calf area for me. Believe me, I have tried and tried and have to settle for pretty good. I've had a pair of Coach boots in my closet for two years - the calves were ridiculously large. On Sunday night, I finally took my sewing machine to them (I have a leather machine) and took them in as much as I could - only 1/2" but it makes a huge difference visually. I figured at this point they were $500 wasted anyway so I had nothing to lose. The problem is that most boots cannot be taken in because of the seam-in construction. My Coach boots had one seam sewn out so I was able to just deepen it a little without skewing the center back seam too much. This is a terrible problem for me. I am 5′3″ tall and wear a size 9.5 to 10. There is no such thing as a perfect fit in the calf area for me. Believe me, I have tried and tried and have to settle for pretty good. I’ve had a pair of Coach boots in my closet for two years – the calves were ridiculously large. On Sunday night, I finally took my sewing machine to them (I have a leather machine) and took them in as much as I could – only 1/2″ but it makes a huge difference visually. I figured at this point they were $500 wasted anyway so I had nothing to lose. The problem is that most boots cannot be taken in because of the seam-in construction. My Coach boots had one seam sewn out so I was able to just deepen it a little without skewing the center back seam too much.

]]> By: hillsy http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-41028 hillsy Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:42:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-41028 Well, my issue with boots today is that when you order them in a wide width, they make them wider EVERYWHERE! Haven't they ever heard of a person with wide feet but slender calves? Clearly the shoe width and the calf width should be kept separate from each other....I guess maybe there's a limit to how many variations they can manufacture, sigh. Well, my issue with boots today is that when you order them in a wide width, they make them wider EVERYWHERE! Haven’t they ever heard of a person with wide feet but slender calves? Clearly the shoe width and the calf width should be kept separate from each other….I guess maybe there’s a limit to how many variations they can manufacture, sigh.

]]> By: harps http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-39545 harps Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:12:12 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-39545 ugh i thought i found the perfect boots, from a store called soft moc. and they are soo nice but they arent completely fitted when i wear them with jeans there is a little bit of space and i love em but that "space" is really bothering me. i think i have to return them they were a bit pricey and it seems if ijus keep looking i cud find the right ones without having to alter them. but oh i just hate searching its so hard, i dont kno what stores to check anymore! :(, i want a good winter boot that looks good and can be worn in snow and wont get damaged. http://www.softmoc.com/ca/systemshow-item_IGLORIA%20BLK if u can see that pic the top isnt straight, so it supposed to be like that? ugh i thought i found the perfect boots, from a store called soft moc. and they are soo nice but they arent completely fitted when i wear them with jeans there is a little bit of space and i love em but that “space” is really bothering me. i think i have to return them they were a bit pricey and it seems if ijus keep looking i cud find the right ones without having to alter them. but oh i just hate searching its so hard, i dont kno what stores to check anymore! :( , i want a good winter boot that looks good and can be worn in snow and wont get damaged.

http://www.softmoc.com/ca/syst.....ORIA%20BLK

if u can see that pic the top isnt straight, so it supposed to be like that?

]]> By: Kim http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-38853 Kim Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:44 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-38853 Yes, some shoe repair stores will adjust boots to fit calves but only do this, if you trust the shoemaker or shoe repair man and the shop guarantees the fit. In Toronto, if you are looking for boot calf alterations, Shoe Therapy (https://www.shoetherapy.ca/Boot_Calf_Fitting.html) can help narrow or widen the boot calf to fit. A perfect fit is guaranteed and they can alter up to 3-4 inches in width either through widening or narrowing. Cost is from $50 CDN and up. They make it look like the alterations are just part of the original boot design. Yes, some shoe repair stores will adjust boots to fit calves but only do this, if you trust the shoemaker or shoe repair man and the shop guarantees the fit.

In Toronto, if you are looking for boot calf alterations, Shoe Therapy (https://www.shoetherapy.ca/Boot_Calf_Fitting.html) can help narrow or widen the boot calf to fit. A perfect fit is guaranteed and they can alter up to 3-4 inches in width either through widening or narrowing. Cost is from $50 CDN and up. They make it look like the alterations are just part of the original boot design.

]]> By: Faith http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-37764 Faith Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:36:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-37764 Aldo.com has several pairs of boots that will fit slender calves. I just bought a pair of wedges named "Evelynn" that fit very snuggly on my 13" calves. Aldo.com has several pairs of boots that will fit slender calves. I just bought a pair of wedges named “Evelynn” that fit very snuggly on my 13″ calves.

]]> By: LYNETTE http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-37196 LYNETTE Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:50:59 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-37196 DO SHOE REPAIR STORES ADJUST BOOTS TO FIT CALVES. DO SHOE REPAIR STORES ADJUST BOOTS TO FIT CALVES.

]]> By: Jane http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-36715 Jane Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:38:19 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-36715 I just brought a pair of mid calf cowboy style boots. They are a bit loose at the ankle (the guy in the shop said this was normal with cowboy type boots) but I'm not sure, will it mean by feet will rub more when I walk? - as my feet come up a bit. They fit everywhere else. I just brought a pair of mid calf cowboy style boots. They are a bit loose at the ankle (the guy in the shop said this was normal with cowboy type boots) but I’m not sure, will it mean by feet will rub more when I walk? – as my feet come up a bit. They fit everywhere else.

]]> By: Angie http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-36562 Angie Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:57:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-36562 I'm glad you found a pair of boots that worked Sherri. Certain boot styles look fab when they gape at the calf, whereas others don't. It goes without saying that HOW something makes you feel is all important. Unfortunately, there are instances in which we feel great or "sexy" in an article of clothing or pair of shoes but they are clearly ill-fitting or unflattering. This was the motivation behind this blog post. Enjoy your new boots. I bet they look great! I’m glad you found a pair of boots that worked Sherri. Certain boot styles look fab when they gape at the calf, whereas others don’t. It goes without saying that HOW something makes you feel is all important. Unfortunately, there are instances in which we feel great or “sexy” in an article of clothing or pair of shoes but they are clearly ill-fitting or unflattering. This was the motivation behind this blog post. Enjoy your new boots. I bet they look great!

]]> By: Sherri L http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-36286 Sherri L Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:35:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-36286 Personally, I just found a pair of boots that look really good, even though they gape at the top a little, because I am tall with a narrow calf. I did not notice them attracting from the looks of my outfit and I felt very sexy. So I think it is all about how you feel in something, not what someone else thinks. Personally, I just found a pair of boots that look really good, even though they
gape at the top a little, because I am tall with a narrow calf. I did not notice
them attracting from the looks of my outfit and I felt very sexy. So I think it is
all about how you feel in something, not what someone else thinks.

]]> By: Kathy http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/comment-page-1/#comment-35605 Kathy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:28:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/10/27/knee-high-boots-must-fit-correctly-at-the-calf/#comment-35605 What height should shorter people wear? I am 5'3", and want to wear my boots tucked into my skinny jeans. Should I be wearing mid-calf slouchy boots, or should I be wearing boots to my knees? What will make me look taller and slimmer? What height should shorter people wear? I am 5′3″, and want to wear my boots tucked into my skinny jeans. Should I be wearing mid-calf slouchy boots, or should I be wearing boots to my knees? What will make me look taller and slimmer?

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