https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:46:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1450787 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:49:01 +0000 N-Marie 1450787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had good luck with the&nbsp;Born "Robyn"&nbsp;- Born often has&nbsp;a model for petites with a&nbsp;13 inch shaft height, which hits well below the knee on me (5'1). Very similar to the "treddy" model from a few years ago. Not flat, but very, very comfortable on my feet! The circumference is listed as 10" but it fits my average sized calves fine with jeans tucked in.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1450770 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:14:25 +0000 Aida 1450770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KP, what is that fourth boot you posted? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1450712 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:46:14 +0000 krishnidoux 1450712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 100% with you about most tall boots being made for taller ladies. This fall, I found a pair that wasn't too expensive and which had side buckles, allowing for some adjustment. Also, they are not too high either, so my knee is not drowned in them.&nbsp;They look a little like Caro's. Originally, when shopping,&nbsp;&nbsp;I really wanted the flat heels "flat" look; yet now I am super happy with these and find I reach for them first a lot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1450655 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:41:15 +0000 K. Period. 1450655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so funny! I've been wildly craving a pair of tall lighter taupe or tan boots for this spring and next fall. &nbsp;I've the first two of these&nbsp;at home checking them out&nbsp;and the third on the way. &nbsp;I'm just going bonkers trying to decide which one&nbsp;to keep!!! One and only one can stay.&nbsp;Oh, and number four? That's a contender too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1450254 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 02:22:21 +0000 shiny 1450254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The "and petites" is the important part there!!</p> <p>Gals, I'm 13 inch calf circumference, with no more than 13 inch high shaft. So proportionately speaking, I'm not really a "narrow" calf - I'm average -- for someone who's leg is short enough that anything over 13 inches high is too high.</p> <p>Now go plug those measurements into zappo's, and see what my choices are, and you'll understand why this is GREAT news.</p> <p>Booties are wonderful too (though pose their own set of fit problems for petites), but are impractical when you have 5 feet of snow on the ground. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1448087 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:38:24 +0000 Keturah 1448087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Living in Colorado,&nbsp;all I see are skinny jeans tucked into tall boots. EVERYWHERE, unless I visit Denver where everyone is trendy. And this year, I hardly wore my tall boots. Granted, I only have one pair and last winter I wore them nearly every day; I think I'm just needing a break from them.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Instead, I've worn my short booties a lot. And I even wore uggs in the snow, and then at work I&nbsp;popped on my ballet flats&nbsp;or Birkenstocks clogs just for something different.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know booties have dominated the scene for quite a while, but I'm not ready to give mine up yet. If anything, I wouldn't mind finding a second, and maybe even third pair. (Again, only one pair.&nbsp;Who knew i could be so minimal?!)</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Perhaps next fall I'll be ready for some tall boots. Right now I'm thinking either a wedge heel or more the 1970s sleek tall boot. They're not very practical in the snow, but anything with a flat heel feels uber casual to me.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1448022 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:49:29 +0000 Beth 1448022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It took so long to build up my boot wardrobe last time (my calves are 13") that&nbsp;I'm still enjoying wearing my tall boots with skirts and dresses this winter.&nbsp;My cognac pair is getting a bit worn, though. After The Great Boot Search of several years ago, I sigh at the thought of having to find a narrow calf replacement pair. Crossing my fingers that retailers remember us this time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015/page/2#post-1447947 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:36:29 +0000 Anonymous 1447947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Jackie. Really? &nbsp;I have never measured my calves but absolutely have slim legs and calves in particular. &nbsp;&nbsp;The stores seemed to be full of tall boots! &nbsp;&nbsp;I have a few pair of really nice tall flat boots, and have not worn any of them ONCE this winter . &nbsp;&nbsp;My new substitute ended up being a mid-calf height moto boot that felt newer and more interesting than my taller ones. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447940 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:27:24 +0000 Mellllls 1447940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>interesting.&nbsp; i was thinking that my knee high boots tucked into skinny jeans look looked tired this winter.&nbsp; maybe i need new boots?&nbsp; (mine are circa winter 2010 i think). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447937 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:21:18 +0000 jackiec 1447937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? I haven't worn my tall boots much this season; it's been all about booties for so long. I don't have narrow calves, mine are pretty average. Maybe this year I'll find the perfect sleek cognac tall boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447931 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:09:46 +0000 Neelie 1447931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My shoemaker says he can take in boots that are too wide in the calf,&nbsp; I have not tried this yet though I did have him cut the top off a pair of over-the-knee boots that I never wore and they came out great! &nbsp;I think a good shoemaker can "alter" boots just the way a, dressmaker alters clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447914 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:23:06 +0000 Laura 1447914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Angie, I *hope* you're right! I couldn't purchase a single pair of tall boots this year. Last year I scored with a pair of taupe Paul Greens with a lug sole that you recommended, because they have big adjustable buckles at the calf. My black Aquatalia riding boots are still the best boots I've ever purchased but after 3 years of heavy wear I may need&nbsp;to start looking for a replacement.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447857 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:20:32 +0000 Ingunn 1447857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, those boots are beautiful. I hope to replace my black tall boots with proper equestrian ones next season, too. I haven't seen any this season that I wanted. I would also love to replace my cognac ones, as the ones I have are a bit too tight in the toe box.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447838 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 06:56:48 +0000 Caro in Oz 1447838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair that are seven years old (I think) every winter I look for an&nbsp;update &amp; I never see anything better than mine. I love the design of&nbsp;them. They have buckles at the sides that hide an extra, wedge shaped,&nbsp;piece of really soft leather so I can tighten the buckles when wearing them with skirt &amp; I can loosen them for jeans. This means they haven't stretched too much over time.&nbsp;I don't know why more boots aren't made like this, then they would also work for wider calves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447821 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:22:50 +0000 Greyscale 1447821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was 15 or so, I saved up my paper route money and bought a pair of gorgeous dressage boots. But I never wore them. They never had a chance to break in, so they always seemed uncomfortable. And I rode at an extremely casual barn where no one showed and we all wore short jodhpur boots for lessons. My mother sold the boots when I left for college, but I wonder if I'd find a way to wear them without horses, if I still had them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447789 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:32:41 +0000 Mac 1447789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woot!&nbsp; I loooove tall boots.&nbsp; Alas, most "knee-high" boots I find only reach my mid-calf; I guess I'm particularly long from ankle to knee..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447786 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:27:51 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1447786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, a couple of thoughts/ideas. I've got a 13.5" calf that measures 16" from heel to knee, and with a 6-6.5 size in most shoes have had some diffculty finding tall boots to my exact requirements. I have a full 'stable' now, including the Blondos, which I love, and which can expand if/when my calves grow. The other thing is that actual riding boots for showing are required to fit perfectly and create the longest line from knee to heel, so many folks get custom measured for them. It's been probably 30 years since I got my custom boots, but I bet you can find a local so-called 'English' riding tack store and enquire within or do a Google search. Dover Saddlery <a href="http://www.doversaddlery.com/t/category.aspx?c=2300&#038;eid=X17A00U1676&#038;9gtype=search&#038;9gkw=custom+dressage+boots&#038;9gad=68020156087.1&#038;9gpla=&#038;9gag=2676374407&#038;atrkid=V1ADWE00B7CAD-2676374407-k-custom+dressage+boots-68020156087-p-g-m-1t1&#038;mkwid=sQEVhBTw3&#038;crid=68020156087&#038;mp_kw=custom+dressage+boots&#038;mp_mt=p&#038;pdv=t&#038;gclid=CPH0-Yvi_sMCFRSDfgodTJEAmg" rel="nofollow">http://www.doversaddlery.com/t.....fgodTJEAmg</a> has a guide to fitting and many examples of boots to choose from. One word of warning...true riding boots are very stiff, and you need to make sure you take your measurements sitting or you could find yourself in an awkward position (unable to sit or drive) until they are quite broken in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447776 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:16:34 +0000 deb 1447776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With almond toes? I hope to find some this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447765 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:45:01 +0000 rizamei 1447765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lost count of how many pairs of boots I ordered and returned this fall. Though my particular problem was finding wide calf boots that weren't too tall on my petite height. I was surprised that the calf width wasn't the biggest challenge; it was finding boots that didn't hit at an awkward spot on my knee.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do really like the Trotters that I finally settled on, but the tumbled look of the leather will not be for everyone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447759 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:35:48 +0000 Alassë 1447759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw, La Canadienne makes some styles with narrow widths (12-13"). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447716 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:43:09 +0000 Thistle 1447716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on the other end. I can't find boots that fit my calves and ankles :(</p> <p>Does this mean more skinnies on the horizon as well to pair with the tall boots?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447709 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:35:26 +0000 Sveta 1447709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, if only! Maybe 2015 will be THE YEAR I can find my non-black tall boots?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447693 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:14:37 +0000 crutcher 1447693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My tall boots have become a winter staple this year...I wear them all the time and not only are they stylish, ladies, they are warm...I cannot rec/this style highly enough...I hope you find your real equesterian boots, Angie...And I look forward to wearing mine another season in style and warmth... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447683 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:06:52 +0000 carter 1447683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! Love tall boots. Cognac is still on my list. Here's hoping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447670 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:54:48 +0000 doubleh 1447670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohh, good to hear. &nbsp;I can be *happy* I didn't find my perfect, flat, tall, cognac boots this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447668 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:54:22 +0000 Janet 1447668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? I was in the market for some new tall boots this winter after purging a few pairs of higher heeled tall boots from my closet, and I never found anything that appealed to me. And my calves are pretty average (maybe 14.5"?) so it wasn't a fit issue, but a style one. I never found any in black or cognac that appealed to me. I just feel like this was not a great year for boots (even though I did replace a couple of pairs of no-longer-comfortable booties). </p> <p>May next year be a better one for all of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447632 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:22:16 +0000 Anonymous 1447632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great news. I second your wish for boots for narrow calves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447621 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:14:13 +0000 Style Fan 1447621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tall boots are on my shopping list for fall.&nbsp; I passed over them this year because I needed new snow boots which I never found.&nbsp; I so love tall boots.&nbsp; Now I have to decide on the colour.&nbsp; Dark brown, cognac or less likely black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447618 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:09:16 +0000 catgirl 1447618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Never enough boots. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-tall-boot-hopes-for-fall-2015#post-1447617 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 01:08:52 +0000 Angie 1447617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida and Tania, next year I'm going to try getting authentic&nbsp;equestrian boots. The ones that the professionals wear. I hope that the fit&nbsp;will be narrow enough for my 13 inch calves.&nbsp; </p>