I'm also confused about the relationship between bootcuts and flares! Someone please explain!
And for that matter, what's the difference between bootcut/flared pants and wide leg/trouser leg pants? Like these:
http://www.theory.com/Emery2-U.....lt,pd.html
Is the difference that they're bootcut if the knee is smaller than the thigh and calf, and wide leg if they don't narrow at the knee?
And does this affect what shoes work? I would wear wide leg pants with 2-3 inch heels and a pointy or almond toe too. (Well, I wear everything with 2-3 inch heels, basically.)