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Update on boots for a narrow calf

garmenta

I found some! I took them home and will "test drive" them to make sure they stay comfortable on. If anyone else is still searching, they are Kelly & Katie Jade riding boots at DSW (http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/c.....nd=300191). More casual than dressy, with a low lug heel, a rounded toe, a strap around the ankle, and a little knit band at the top to keep them in place. Suede, but okay for drier climates and also okay in wetter ones if you waterproof like mad.

I got both the black and the brown. They hit nicely below the knee and make my calves look proportional. Never thought I would find mass-produced boots to fit my slender, slender calf! Just delighted!

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7 Replies

Posted 4 months ago
medusa

Garmenta, thanks for posting this! I'm quite interested. Do you mind if I ask what your calf circumference is? The DSW site says these boots have a 14.5" circumference, which is not super tiny - did you find that number to be inaccurate?

I would also love it if you could post photos....

Posted 4 months ago
garmenta

I'm camera-shy, so no pics quite yet. My calf circumference is 12-1/2", but these fit comfortably (not snug or skin tight) on the leg. I measured the boots and the circumference is 13"--not the 14-1/2 listed on the site. I wonder where they got the bigger number. . .The reviews mention that the calf size is narrow, which clued me into trying these. Hope that helps you!

Posted 4 months ago
shana

Yahoo! I'm glad that you found some boots that work! As you know, I had the same struggle so I can empathize on how hard it is. I have been wearing my boots non-stop and I almost think I should have duplicated as well!

Posted 4 months ago
julijuli

I like these boots and would get them if they weren't suede. They are very cute! I don't think it's feasible in Seattle. :-) I'm trying to hold out for the waterproof suede La Canadienne's once I save up enough $$$. Shana what boots did you find? Are they suede? I've been trying on lots of boots and they are all too wide and gappy at the top. I measured the largest part of my calf and it's 13". Is that considered standard?

Posted 4 months ago
Joy

Thank you for posting these boots. Like Juli I'd hoped to leather that's not suede but narrow boots are hard to find and the style, etc. is great. I'll try to get to DSW to try on in person. Please let us know if you find these comfortable 8-hour boots.

Posted 4 months ago
shannon

I have the same issue. Thanks for sharing the information. I might just go try them on!

Posted 4 months ago
garmenta

Glad to help. I understand that suede may not stand up to Seattle's rainy weather, but with waterproofing (the kind that comes in a spray bottle, or ask your shoe repair person!) suede can stand up to dry snow, like we get in the Midwest. Our suede killer is road salt, but if you brush the boots frequently (you can get a special brush or use a fingernail brush, like I do) you can keep suede looking good. A little more effort than leather, but worth it if the boots fit a not-so-standard leg and foot.

I'll report on the comfort as soon as I try them--hoping for good news!

Posted 4 months ago