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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:29:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php JennyAnne on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999700 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:04:27 +0000 JennyAnne 999700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh no!  How disappointing.  Suz on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999685 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:02:38 +0000 Suz 999685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha, Shevia, that is the attitude I need to take!  Denise, it would be really tough to find boots with a calf that slim. No wonder you have given up. Giving up is not an option in my climate. I need the boots!  Mani, I have a love/ hate relatiionship with Clarks. When a style works for me it works well, but many are somehow too loose on me. My current tall boots are Clarks and they were the best I could find. Still a bit loose in the shaft and a bit tall.  KL you have given me hope! I like the look of the Passion boot but was afraid it would be too tall based on the measurement. This is why it is so helpful to try on in person or hear from someone similar who has done so.  Joy, I hear you! I think it is not hard to find 15 inch height boots but not at the width you need!  Brenda, mid-calf may indeed be the way to go.  Sveta, thanks for the support! I'll try the Aquatalias with tights when I get home.  Betti - too bad we missed each other!  Lisa, we can be footwear challenged twins! I'm glad you found your tall boots eventually. It gives me some hope.  Rebekah - thank you for the links and examples. I will be following up to see if any work.  Glory, the Pajars look like fantastic true snow boots. I think they are a little more "outdoorsy" and warmer than what I am looking for at the moment, but I could also use something like this (probably next year) and some of the styles are really nice. Thank you for the link -- I am going to keep my eye open for this company.  Thanks again, all.  Jaime on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999643 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 09:27:40 +0000 Jaime 999643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Please don't apologize for the length - I love reading your shopping adventure stories! On the other hand those boots should apologize for their length - the nerve of them! CocoLion on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999610 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:47:33 +0000 CocoLion 999610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry it didn't work; I empathize with the tall boot issue.  My calves are 12-3/4" and I swim in most boots.  The ones narrow enough seem to run $600 plus so I've avoided for the past few years but this time I'm seriously considering. The picture of all of the boxes looks all too familiar!  ;-) ManidipaM on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999601 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 05:55:23 +0000 ManidipaM 999601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, do Clarks work for your feet? Try their Master series---Game for mid-calf and Gleam for tall, dressy but not waterproof I think. I tried Game on and loved it for being the right height. It wouldn't zip closed on me since I have thick cankles. Might work on your daintier leg? Keix on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999590 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:56:14 +0000 Keix 999590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>I have the exact same problem with boots--both objectively and proportionally short calves. 14" is my ideal shaft height, and I can fudge it up to 15" but no further. I have average-width calves at 14", but since the widest part hits lower than expected on the shaft and I also wear a very small shoe size (5.5 to allow for thick socks), I try on lots of boots that are simultaneously too tight in the calf but gapping at the top.</div><div> </div><div>I hope you tried the Munro booties at NAS, because the low-cut top was so very flattering on me. And they're water-resistant!</div><div> </div><div>You might try the La Canadienne Passion style that Zappos has, if it drops in price (I purchased them about 2 months ago for $200) or if you can find a Canadian retailer. They were a good height for my short calves but I sadly couldn't zip them up.</div> Anonymous on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999536 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:39:37 +0000 Anonymous 999536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I feel your boot search pain! I think my shoe size is too big for boots to have small calves and have lost count of the number of boots tried and rejected because they are too tall. I think I need a 15" or maybe a 15.5" shaft height and most are 16. A 14" looks odd. If anyone finds refined black dressy boots that have a 2" heel or less that isn't blocky, and 13-14" shaft width, please alert me. Rant over. Now to go look at those suggested for you. qfbrenda on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999470 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:12:33 +0000 qfbrenda 999470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I feel for you on the boots.  My needed shaft height is about 12 inches with a 15 inch calf... sheesh.  I don't think a 12-inch shaft even qualifies as "knee high" for most people.  Short, athletic calves they are.  Anyway, I love Rae's suggestion of mid-calf boots.  What are described as "mid-calf" might actually fit calves like yours and mine. Sveta on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999461 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:56:11 +0000 Sveta 999461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I SO get your tall boot frustration - I also got it in spades last year (and I tried on twice as many pairs as you did and none worked). I think it is also a number game: the more you order the higher is the probability that something fits. If you have any US trips in the near future use them as the opportunity to order A LOT and try them on. Montreal trip sounds like a wise move to me - 3h is not too bad. It is 1 hour longer one way than what we did on Saturday but no border crossing! You and hubby can always make it a date and have some fun as well!  On the other hand Aquatalia maybe a good move after all. Did you try them with black tights and skirts? They were not as wide in the shaft as I feared and the boot itself is sleek enough to work with the skirts- worth a try anyway. Betti on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999440 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:09:43 +0000 Betti 999440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, I thought I recognized that Nordstrom - that's my Nordstrom too! I live just minutes from it. There's a Nordstrom Rack right down the street. Keep me in mind if you're back in town, it would be fun to meet. Lisa on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999395 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:58:10 +0000 Lisa 999395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your boot shopping sounds like myself.  I am only 5'3" and many boots are too tall.  And often too wide in the calf.  Usually when I find one's that fit in the height, they are too tight in the calf.  It took me a long time to find my current collection of 3 tall boots, two are duplicates (black and brown) from DSW and one is from Marshall's. I also struggle with non-boot shoes, especially for warmer months.  I have sweaty feet so I need to wear a sock.  I try to wear a footped for loafers but I can't do that daily (I like socks better), and ballet flats are out (you see the footpeds) and of course sandals are a no (I only wear them on the weekends, not at work, my toes would freeze).  rebekahphoto on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999368 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:22:46 +0000 rebekahphoto 999368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sorry to hear the boots didnt work out! I know it is so frustrating... I am constantly on the search for leather, waterproof boots that can be worn with a variety of bottoms...and not the kind that I need to spray, but the real waterproof ones with gortex etc. I have a little shorter leg, (but fuller calf so I have a different issue)..... To add to the list of ones you might want to try: La Canadienne Richie, 14.5" tall <a href="http://www.6pm.com/la-canadienne-richie-black-neptune-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/la-canadien.....ne-leather</a> La Candiene Tisdale, 14" tall <a href="http://www.6pm.com/la-canadienne-tisdale-black-leather?zlfid=192&ref" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/la-canadien.....2&ref</a>= Martino Bright 2, 14" tall: <a href="http://www.6pm.com/martino-bright-2-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/martino-bright-2-black</a> little more casual: Ecco Rise: waterproof boot, 14" tall <a href="http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/ecco-rise-black/10728" rel="nofollow">http://www.thewalkingcompany.c.....lack/10728</a> Sebago Saranac High, 13.5" tall: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sebago-Womens-Saranac-High-Brown/dp/B0034G5EUS/ref=sr_1_2?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1375740224&sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Sebago-W.....&qid=</a> Glory on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999336 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 21:54:51 +0000 Glory 999336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I wonder if you have tried Pajar boots. Canadian company - a bit hard to find in B&M but can be ordered online. The quality and warmth of them is unbelievable. I have a 2 pairs - a short and tall dressy boot which I have had for<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pajar.com/ca_en/women/footwear.html">http://www.pajar.com/ca_en/women/footwear.html</a> about 6 years. They look like new. Might be worth a try. Here is a link:  Inge on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999308 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 21:23:51 +0000 Inge 999308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alright, I'm holding thumbs that the La Canadienne flagship store will have many treasures for you in store that fit you perfectly! (and yes, the blue boots are still calling my name VERY loudly, but I really want a pair of dressy leather boots in light or mid grey, those are top priority, and getting both would blow the budget, I'm afraid.) Suz on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999296 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 21:15:49 +0000 Suz 999296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Inge, those Pettys are so lovely. Almost enough to forget my tall boot woes! Thank you for the sympathy. I keep thinking you NEED those SW blue suede ones.... Mona, Rachylou, Diana - thank you!  Chouette, that was indeed "our" mall! I am so sorry - I had forgotten your location. It would be lovely to meet in person. Perhaps next time. Though I must warn you, the two of us are pretty determined and focused shoppers, and have to be, to get it done. It wasn't stressful because most decisions were pretty easy, and Sveta was such great company. But it was hard work and both of us emerged even more in awe of our Angie, who does this on a regular basis!  Beth Ann, thank you. For some weird reason it gives me comfort to know that you struck out on the same boots I did.  Mochi, thank you for the links! And the Zappos filtering. They don't ship to Canada, but that is okay - I could organize a trip. The real problem is I don't think I can trust the information. The Blondos should have worked according to the height measurements of the shaft. And they are (at least theoretically) shorter than several of the ones you linked to. So it's really necessary to try on in person. Because it's not just the height. The height is affected by how your leg fills out the boot, it seems. Or at least that's what I surmise.  Thank you, Makrame, Ingunn, Sylvie, Parsley, AviaMariah.  Very grateful for your sleuthing and ideas. At this point I think my best bet might be a trip to the flagship store of La Canadienne in Montreal. They seem to have quite a range of styles that MIGHT work.  And it is a 3 hour trip for me.  Inge on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999287 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:52:05 +0000 Inge 999287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I'm so sorry that none of the NAS boots worked out for you. But thank you so much for posting the blue SW's, you made my day! (they are gorgeous indeed, but we'll have to admire them from afar, right). Finding the perfect pair of boots really isn't easy at all, is it-(( Which shaft height and calf circumference would be best for you? (I'll keep that in mind when I'm boot hunting for myself). That big stack of boxes cracked me up, by the way, that's what I call shopping with a purpose. Speaking of boots, did you see the green version of the Petty booties Susie posted for Rachylou in this thread: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://herbalacademyofne.com/2013/07/chamomile-herbs-we-love-for-summer/">http://herbalacademyofne.com/2.....or-summer/</a> One of my favourite shades of green, and I have a hunch you'll love them too: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=Petty#color=1022">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....color=1022</a> Mona on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999236 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:32:40 +0000 Mona 999236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is too bad that you could not find any well fitting boots. Hopefully, you will find a nice pair soon. rachylou on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999193 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:16:32 +0000 rachylou 999193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Boots are tough. There are a lot of "fit points" to get right. Diana on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots/page/2#post-999163 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:51:56 +0000 Diana 999163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bummer about the boots.  The SWs are really gorgeous.  I totally sympathize.  Although I have different fit issues from you I find tall boots super difficult to fit too.  And yet I LOVE THEM, and my feet love boots more than anything else.  I guess they're difficult because you have to not only fit all the shoe parts, but also ankles, calves and height.  A tall order! chouette22 on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999161 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:47:59 +0000 chouette22 999161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Did you come to Troy (this is, I think, where Sveta went last year)? What a pity I didn't know, I would have loved to meet the two of you for a quick chat or cook a meal and invite you to my home. I live only 15 min. from the Somerset Mall. Maybe next year? Now that I think about it, I was even in the mall on Saturday, for a workshop at the Apple store.  Was ist a stressful day, with the long drive and all? Beth Ann on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999159 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:46:36 +0000 Beth Ann 999159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Geez Louise!  You know, working hard to find the right fit almost feels virtuous when you finally walk out with the perfect pair.  It's so difficult when you walk out empty handed.  As you know, my boot issues are almost directly opposite yours.  My calves are wide, my calf is long, curving a little higher than most.  I have a little bit of a high volume foot.  Bodies are all so unique!  I've decided to keep looking, but not make it "work," just being open to a pleasant surprise if I discover a good match. Mochi on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999128 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:57:48 +0000 Mochi 999128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay, Suz. HERE. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/womens-boots~zj#!/women-boots/CK_XARCz1wE6As4TwAEB4gIEARgCBw.zso?s=goliveRecentSalesStyle/desc/">http://www.zappos.com/womens-b.....oliveRecen</a> I have no idea if zappos.com ships to Canada. But at the very least, you can tweak your search based on calf size and shaft height, and then do further research.  Mochi on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999126 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:53:12 +0000 Mochi 999126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is from the Nordstrom site.  Here is one pair w 14.75" shaft: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/aquatalia-by-marvin-k-star-boot/3301185?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1002&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-3_4_C">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/aq.....alizedsort</a> And as women here are mentioning, La Canadienne:  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/la-canadienne-caleb-waterproof-boot/3443971?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=6787&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-3_20_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/la.....rsonalized</a> Another 14.5" from LC: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/la-canadienne-serafina-waterproof-boot/3185866?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1365&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-4_5_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/la.....-personali</a> Ingunn on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999123 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:40:10 +0000 Ingunn 999123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I suppose you will have some luck in the girl's department, Suz. European size 37 is within the size range they often have for boots. Worth a try, anyway. Too bad that nothing fit you this time! AviaMariah on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999121 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:30:41 +0000 AviaMariah 999121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't look at the measurements but did see a pair of OTK boots on Blondo's website.  The back of the boot is stretchy. Parsley on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999118 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:24:54 +0000 Parsley 999118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've heard good things about Duo Boots, and they aren't as expensive as you might think for custom boots. It's a British company, but they have free shipping to the US or Canada. I've been tempted to order from them, myself, since I have small calves in proportion to my large feet. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.duoboots.com/">http://www.duoboots.com/</a> Sylvie on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999116 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:23:41 +0000 Sylvie 999116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I think your best bet would be going for midcalf boots (that will end up "almost" knee high on you).  For example, these Fluevog boots are heeled (so not what you're looking for) but they are narrow in the calves and mid-calf height. <a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w[0]=gender%3Awomen&w[1]=attribute%3ABoot&pp=1&view=detail&p=56&colourID=1904" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....38;colourI</a> Makrame on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999107 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:10:35 +0000 Makrame 999107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I am glad that at least you got to try all of these on and did not have to spend time and money on returns.  That's a big plus. I was also wondering about La Canadienne since they seem to have a wide range of styles.   Suz on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999106 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:09:55 +0000 Suz 999106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mochi, custom made would probably be $1000 here....REALLY pricey!! Still, at some point it might get to that.  And yes, you've hit on exactly my problem. Almost all the shorter height boots are made for people who have wider calves. I don't really understand why that is, but this is my problem. My calves are a smidge narrower AND my calf is shorter than average.  I had never considered shopping the girls department for boots -- I think my feet are too big. (I wear a 6.5 or a 7 or a European 37 most of the time. And usually a 7 for boots because I need to wear with a sock.)  Maybe I should take a look, though. It's worth a shot. As Angie says, leave no retail stone unturned.  Suz on "My NAS Part 1. The misses. Boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-nas-part-1-the-misses-boots#post-999104 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:05:09 +0000 Suz 999104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rae, thank you again. The frustrating thing about doing a search is that according to the item details, I SHOULD have been fine in those Blondos. And of course I am unable to order and return a lot of boots to try. Unless I do a trip to the US just for that, I guess. But I do think you are right that this is probably the only way to narrow the field a bit. Then maybe I could look for Canadian sources of a few possibilities.  Betti, thank you for your commiseration.  Carla, that is an interesting thought. I haven't tried over the knee boots. I suspect I might still run into problems since the length wouldn't be hitting me properly.  Marcy, thank you so much for those links!  I can look into those. I would prefer something with a less square toe, but maybe that's just asking too much.