https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:55:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/4#post-824739 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:26:23 +0000 RunnerChick 824739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in! I found Blondo Boots this fall that work for me - total game changer when it comes to outfits, I tell ya, to have a pair of boots that fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/4#post-824731 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:23:07 +0000 Anonymous 824731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My calves are 13.25" ankles 8.25 and I'm 5'6". Count me in too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/4#post-824684 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:49:10 +0000 Ksal 824684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hi everyone, I totally understand your frustration. I'm 5'9" , wear a size 11 and have a 13.5" calf. Size 11 boots are brutal! I'm doing research for a line of narrow calf boots. Please post your size (shoe and calf) on my fb page. Search for skinny calf boots on Facebook and like my page/group. Tried posting the link, but it won't let me. Try this: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skinny-Calf-Boots/114920425351637" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/.....0425351637</a>. Thx!!, Karen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/4#post-745486 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:39:22 +0000 rachylou 745486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I need this group. I was just going to give away some boots when I realized that they DID fit my bird legs and so now I'm stuck with them FOREVER.</p> <p>Not that they're bad boots. They're quite excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-745450 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:58:34 +0000 Brenda Lee 745450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just posting my stats to find others in the same 'boat'. 5'5", size 7.5 shoe, 12" calves, 6.5" ankles. yikey! My goal is to share tips and get advice for all price ranges of boots. Don't mind having a couple of pricier pairs, but prefer not to break the bank with every purchase that will fit my measurements. Let's band together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-524051 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:43:06 +0000 Mellllls 524051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have normal sized calves (14") but only an 8 inch ankle circumference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-524040 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:29:40 +0000 Meredith1953 524040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>measuring calves.....mine seem to be 14" at 5' 6 1/2" with 32 inseam. Guess my calves are inbetween. Teamed some new knee high black riding boots at Christmas with a scoopneck three quarter black dress in jersey and dark tights and really felt stylish but I cannot for the life of me get pants to "tuck" nicely. I know I should probably try skinnies or jegging/leggings but my thighs are round and it makes me insecure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-522257 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0000 theresa 522257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,<br /> I never thought I would find boots to fit my slim calfs but I just did. Take a look at these two:<br /> 1.Blondo Women's Providence Boot at Endless.com that ships worldwide - they are taller than knee-high but not quite thigh-high. It may have a 14.5" boot opening but the calf area is definitely smaller and would have to be to fit me (12.5" calf size). Soft waterproof suede and very comfortable. Got them in the black leather too.<br /> 2. Blondo Women's Pasadena Knee-High Boots also from Endless.com. I liked the suede better than the leather but won't be keeping them as the calf is between 13.5"-14"<br /> 3. Also try DUO in the UK <a href="http://www.duoboots.com/?deliv_country=US" rel="nofollow">http://www.duoboots.com/?deliv_country=US</a> where you can order boots according to your calf size and they ship worldwide.</p> <p>Hope the above helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-478868 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:43:46 +0000 Anonymous 478868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found this thread and I would be remiss if I didn't join the support group! I'm signing in with scant 12" calves and a size 8 shoe. My ankles must be small too because I've been known to wear an arm bracelet as an ankle bracelet....back in the day, of course.</p> <p>Thanks for the narrow shaft boot summary, Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-472074 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:35:06 +0000 bird_legs 1 472074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>12.5" inches on my bigger side (after weight training), and 5'9" tall and a size 9 shoe. </p> <p>My male cousin called me bird legs for the first time when I was maybe 6 years old. Unfortunately I never grew out of it. </p> <p>Bought some Duos last year and I love them. They are an over the knee style (think they were called Primrose then). I actually had to send the 32" ones back for 34"; couldn't get used to the tightness around my calf, and I don't want to make my legs look even skinnier anyway. The return shipping was $20 and it took what seemed like forever to get them back from the UK.</p> <p>I also have found most sites to be off on the circumference measurements. Always try to verify on at least two shoe sites; you would not believe the differences listed! That sometimes fails, too. The only thing I've found to be reliable is detailed reviews that say "I have narrow calves", and specify HOW narrow they really are. Really appreciate those reviews ladies! </p> <p>Zappos seems to be the most accurate with their measurements (will often say "circumference based on a size 8 or 8.5"), probably because they have free returns and they want to avoid this if possible. They have given outstanding customer service to me in the past, as well. Nordstrom has been pretty good, but the last pair I ordered from them seemed way bigger than advertised and had to go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-471591 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:29:03 +0000 alych 471591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are my people!! I have barely 12" calves and have never had luck finding boots that fit. I've tried on literally hundreds of pairs of boots that look like they might work, but don't. I had a pair of Kenneth Cole boots once that were stretchy fake-leather that worked, but have tried Kenneth Cole again to no avail. Have not been able to dish out the $$ for Stuart Weitzman or Duoboots. Have found Chinese Laundry boots that look pretty good with jeggings but still a gap. I'll keep looking . . . and post if I find the perfect pair. Thanks for all the great advice. May try the cobbler route if still no success this winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-458029 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:24:48 +0000 adurel 458029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have chicken legs, though my calves don't sound that small -- 14"; however, I wear a size 11. The bigger the shoe, the bigger the calf. I haven't measured my ankles, but they are super skinny. Size 11 boots typically come with a 16 or 17" circumference as shoe makers assume that women with large feet have large calves. It's so annoying. I used to be able to wear Sudini, but Sudini started cutting its sizes larger about 5 years ago. I have had many pairs of Duo boots, but they are of really poor quality and wear out after one season. Plus with the exchange rate and customs, they can cost well over $300. I really need some new boots this year, but I can't bear the thought of paying so much for such crappy quality boots. I would pay $600 for boots that wouldn't wear out and that would fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-412206 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:27:48 +0000 esenin 412206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's because there are so many of us who have trouble finding boots ect.<br /> I must add myself to the roster. 13" calf and 7.5" ankles. I have no boots... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-408298 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:24:39 +0000 bj1111 408298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>omg...this thread just won't die!</p> <p>calf width is such a strongly-felt and hot topic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-408296 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:22:26 +0000 amt 408296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everybody- Just joined the group to tell you about a pair of boots I narrowed myself with my old sewing machine.<br /> The "Maryn" boot (Steven by Steve Madden) is a fold over knee high boot that completely unfolds allowing you to sew all along the boot on the outside of it, cut the excess and then fold it back over.<br /> This is how huge they were:<a href="http://bit.ly/pRNeH3" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/pRNeH3</a><br /> I made them fit my 13" calves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-404430 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000 Angie 404430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>14.5 inch calves are regular width territory. My clients who have 14.5 to 15.5 inch calves have NO problem finding boots unless they are short in height. Boots do not come in petite. Thank goodness for slouchy styles. </p> <p>16 inches and upwards becomes as much of a challenge as 13 inches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-404369 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:05:15 +0000 nancylee 404369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never thought of myself as having small calves, but I'm realizing I do. 13.5" at the widest point and slightly under 8" ankles. I'm a runner, too, so my calves are even smaller during the winter months when I don't run as much.</p> <p>Sigh. It's really hard. I so much want to wear tall Fryes. Rae, thanks so much for that helpful list of brands and solutions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-404167 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:41:20 +0000 Shoot and Groove 404167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always thought my calves were chunky, but I guess not. I'm at 14" (and this is me, 10 pounds over my usual weight), and 6" ankles. (Seriously, I have small ankles?!?? This makes me almost deliriously happy-- I'm terrified of cankles!). I usually wear an 8.</p> <p>I may start another thread, but most boots shafts seem to fit me fine-- neither very much "extra", and never too tight. BUT, I have been looking for a pair of knee-high flat brown boots and stumbled across a pair at DSW. These have been the ONLY boots to come even remotely close to what I'm looking for that weren't over $150 (yes, I'm cheap when it comes to shoes-- I'd rather have an incredible variety of awesome cheap shoes than only two pair of nice ones that last forever. Weird, I know). </p> <p>Anyway, those boots (which I can't return now, anyway) are the ones that made me think maybe my calves are a bit narrow. =( They're pull-on boots, and I ADORE the style, but now I'm at a loss because I feel like they're clunky around my calves and I don't know what to do. Maybe I should just give up caring because I like them so much and wear them anyway. =(</p> <p>All that to say . . . I wish I didn't have to part of this support group, but at least I feel like I'm in good company. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-403854 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:43:05 +0000 Janet 403854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny to read this resurrected thread! I've rarely tried on a boot that felt wide in the calf to me, and in fact, sometimes I've struggled to zip up some styles on my left leg in particular. I just had to measure now, out of curiosity, and my calf measures 13.75" on my right and 14" on my left. I suppose this is a fairly average size, but it does make me realize how precise sizes can be, and how frustrating it must be when fab items aren't available in a proper width. </p> <p>My mom wore a very narrow shoe. You never see shoes available anymore in AA widths, and that was so frustrating for her! When she was very young, she needed a AAA width. I remember that whenever I struggle to find a shoe that doesn't slide off my heel because it's too narrow in a regular width. To look at my shoe collection, its obvious that even with a slightly-narrow foot, there are still plenty of shoes out there that I can wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-403849 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:19:06 +0000 Nakidra 403849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>please add me to the list! I have super narrow calves which don't go with the rest of my athletic body ... I also have fairly big feet (9.5 US). I CANNOT wear the original hunter wellies - they look CRAZY on me. But we are lucky ladies .... we can wear all kinds of skinny jeans and pants!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-403804 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:09:05 +0000 Rachel 403804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>13.5" calves and 9" ankles for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-403799 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:28:13 +0000 lyn* 403799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never thought I had narrow calves. *measures* ... 13" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-403796 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:09:27 +0000 rata 403796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in too im a size 9.5 with 12inch calves and ive given up on finding knee high boots for my slim calves, Out of all the styles ive seen in the past 12 months none are right on me i dont want that gumboot look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308459 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:43:09 +0000 Anonymous 308459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right, Beth. They are very comfortable boots and well made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308450 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:26:32 +0000 Beth 308450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, if I recall correctly Debora has the Ecco boots in your second link. Nordstrom added extra holes in the straps and they look fabulous on her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308361 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:23:10 +0000 Kristine 308361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm joining also, about 13.5". I've found that some Franco Sarto boots are small in calf circumference. Unfortunately they're usually too high of a heel for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308287 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:54:44 +0000 rae 308287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought it might be helpful to summarize all the advice I've picked up from the various narrow-boot threads I've been reading: </p> <p>Recommended Brands:<br /> La Canadienne<br /> Stuart Weitzman<br /> Duo<br /> MIA<br /> Miz Mooz<br /> Spanish/Italian/European brands<br /> Vaneli<br /> Aquatalia<br /> Sudini<br /> Via Spiga<br /> Cole Haan</p> <p>Recommended Work-arounds:<br /> Laces<br /> Functioning buckles (add holes w/leather punch if needed)<br /> Stretch panels/gussets/shaft<br /> Tailoring by cobbler (approx $40-$60, must have full zipper)<br /> Ebay (tell seller exactly where you want them to measure) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308252 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:24:25 +0000 Annie 308252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too funny! In the late 60's my mother bought my sister and I both black boots for Christmas. The shaft was some kind of squishy soft stuff that was supposed to hug our calves and look adorable. Instead, the tops of the boots sagged down our ankles like too big knee socis. Hey, maybe we invented the slouchy boot!</p> <p>Count me in...13.5 calve, 8.5 ankle, and a 9.5 C foot flapping around at the end of it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308189 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:25:28 +0000 Aziraphale 308189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love any thread that has anything to do with footwear!</p> <p>I guess I'm in the narrow calves club too -- 13", with 7" ankles (huh, I never thought to measure my ankles before). But I don't have trouble finding boots to fit my calves because I'm also short with small feet, so the boot shaft width is usually about the right size. What I do have trouble with is shaft height -- often I think the boots are meant for someone who's about 5'4". Sometimes I so wish I had those extra three inches....so many things that would be so much easier....ah well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/narrow-calves-support-group/page/3#post-308175 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:53:49 +0000 medusa 308175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed this thread the first time around. What fun! I'm so glad we have a support group.</p> <p>I want to say that you should just save up your money and get Duo boots (unless you're Taylor, sorry). I tried probably 20 different pair of boots that were supposedly narrow calf and every single one of them had a calf measurement different from what was stated online. Except for the Duo boots - they were actually to spec. </p> <p>If you happen to really like shopping and endlessly hunting for something that actually fits, then go for it. Personally this drove me insane and forking over the money for the Duos was a fantastic decision. </p>