https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:59:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212849 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:30:02 +0000 Style Fan 2212849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a pair of dark brown suede knee-high boots that were a bit tight around the calves.&nbsp; The cobbler put a gusset in them, and that worked perfectly.&nbsp; He wasn't able to stretch them because they were lined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212823 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:35:26 +0000 Brooklyn 2212823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are available on YOOX. Additional 30% off the ticket price ATM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212789 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:28:22 +0000 Gigi 2212789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote to ask a cobbler. I know that mine puts gussets in calves when they are too tight. Some leathers stretch very readily, so he might try that first and not even need.a gusset. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212770 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:11:25 +0000 Janet 2212770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way back in the early days of YLF, I lemminged Alaskagirl and bought a pair of Ugg Cortona boots — they were Chelsea boots with a removable tall shaft portion, like spats, that converted them to knee-high boots (well, almost knee high). They were a bit tight on my calves, especially since it was my marathon running days, and my cobbler was able to stretch them enough that I could get them all the way on my leg comfortably with jeans underneath. (Side note: I still have those boots but haven’t worn them in a couple of years!) So I recommend asking your cobbler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212767 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:19 +0000 Anonymous 2212767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to finding out about adding a gusset! Makes boots more comfortable and less likely to sag in my experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212764 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:36:36 +0000 Sal 2212764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have added a gusset to my knee high boots.&nbsp; It is a dark brown elastic and was very successful.&nbsp; I should say the cobbler did the alteration!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212763 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:32:36 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2212763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't risk it trying to stretch the calf- look for something else </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212761 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:47:59 +0000 cat2 2212761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color you want to search for is Cordovan. There are tons of options on Zappos, so it seems likely you can find something else in this color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stretching-boot-calf#post-2212759 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:32:57 +0000 Echo 2212759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've lost a lot of weight, but I've never had skinny calves and still don't. I ordered a pair of Free People boots that come about halfway up the calf. The color is AMAZING, and I love the style, but while they fit great in the foot and I have no problem in the ankle, I cannot zip them closed. I don't mean it's just tight to zip them; I mean I can NOT zip them all the way up.</p> <p>They are a soft, beautiful leather. My question is how far can a cobbler reasonably stretch a boot calf? Alternatively, would an elastic gore inserted in back near the zipper help?</p> <p>Last of all, and perhaps the best option, do you have any recommendations for a boot that is a deep red-brown with a low to mid block heel? My preference would be mid-calf boots with no Western tinge to them at all. I am off to search the same myself, but I was hopeful someone might have advice. It truly is the color of these boots that makes them so incredible; if I could find a similar color elsewhere, I wouldn't try so hard to make these work. </p>