https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 07:15:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-690221 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:48:54 +0000 shiny 690221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sadly I think they may be too tall... but I may be partial here: I have fallen in love with boots this high in the past, only to wind up getting annoyed by how they rub at the back of my knee, and -- even worse-- get caught on the car seat when I'm trying to drive, which is a safety issue. Can you try them in your car first? That is now my litmus test for boots. </p> <p>My ideal height for boots is 13 inches, which is same measurement that I need for my calves. These are extremely hard to find. I would love a pair in a light gray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-690209 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:41:34 +0000 bj1111 690209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like tall boots on my short legs too. </p> <p>how do they feel behind the knee? that's where i notice bunching when i sit. if the leather is stiff enough, it doesn't unbunch easily and it chafes when i walk. the bunching may be more noticeable with jeans too, given the extra fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-690111 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:01:35 +0000 Vix 690111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tarzy --</p> <p>It's been a while but I'm glad to see a post from you! Wow, you glow in that color top and look great overall. </p> <p>The boots are blending a bit with the jeans, but as others have said if the back of the knee is keep free for full range of motion when walking and sitting then the shaft height works for me. </p> <p>I actually like the front of the boot to come up as high as possible towards the kneecap (without impairing aforementioned ROM, of course!) but that is a personal preference. They seem like a keeper if comfort is there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-690035 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:11:35 +0000 Beth Ann 690035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the rich sheen of the leather and the deep gray -- definite keep, but only if they're comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689781 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:10:53 +0000 April 689781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tara! I love the boots. (And if I'm not mistaken, your hair is a little longer than when I met you last fall? Love that too!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689737 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:35:32 +0000 Kari 689737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I wouldn't go any taller (except for over the knee boots), I think the length of these looks fine with jeans tucked in. They are stunning boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689698 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:53:33 +0000 Mellllls 689698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think they are the perfect height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689696 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:48:23 +0000 Lisa 689696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looking boots. My key issue with boots, they must be comfy no pinching or hitting in the knee cap or back of the leg when sitting. If these pass those two tests I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689613 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:32:39 +0000 Anonymous 689613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look really good. My main test with tall boots is if the back catches on the car seat while I'm driving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689611 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:31:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 689611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are gorgeous Tarzy (and how nice to see you)! As long as they aren't uncomfortable when bending or sitting, I say keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689610 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:29:04 +0000 Julie 689610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look fabulous, and this from someone who is not a big fan of flat boots. </p> <p>Two thumbs up!!</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Julie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689541 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:36:38 +0000 Echo 689541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They don't look too tall at all; they look great! So as long as they are not uncomfortable to wear (although Rae is right, and many boots soften up a little and shrink as they are worn), they are keepers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689516 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:04:40 +0000 Anonymous 689516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha I actually would kill for having my boots reach that high. I love the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689491 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:46:26 +0000 Jonesy 689491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous, and I know from experience that gray boots are hard to come by! If you are just going to wear them with skinnies, and they are comfy, then I say keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689435 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:12:57 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 689435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the boots. I think the only reason for boots being considered too tall is if they rub at the back of the knee and irritate you. If they feel good, they are definitely keepers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689412 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:27:15 +0000 Inge 689412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such stunning boots, Tara! I don't mind them this tall, really, as long as it's not uncomfortable when you sit or bend your knees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689406 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:11:48 +0000 rae 689406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my boots get a little shorter with wear, as the ankle softens up and remembers creases. If they aren't uncomfortable, they look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689405 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:07:07 +0000 morethanbeige 689405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look fantastic (as do you!) IMO it's a matter of comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689396 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:51:17 +0000 Anonymous 689396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them - TDF!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689384 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:36:34 +0000 tarzy 689384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - I'd wear them with these jeans only (I don't do dresses!) They seemed pretty comfy but it was a billion degrees yesterday and I could only tolerate them for about 15 minutes before I was roasting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689378 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:30:18 +0000 KathyL 689378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look pretty tall to me. Do they pinch? I tried them on and had to return because they were uncomfortable at the kneecaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689377 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:30:00 +0000 Suz 689377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 you look AMAZING. Wow. Please show us your gorgeous self more often. </p> <p>#2 LOVE those boots and know just how hard it is to find grey. It is tough to tell if they are too tall when you have the trousers on. Will you wear with skirts as well, or just this way?<br /> Are they comfy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boots-too-tall#post-689374 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:26:40 +0000 tarzy 689374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are the Miz Mooz "Kacy" riding boots (Nordstrom) in hard to find grey.<br /> (Worn with Paige Hidden Hills straight legs in "Fiji")<br /> Too tall for my short little legs?<br /> I can bend and sit, but they do pretty much come up to just under my kneecaps. </p>