Annie, that's hilarious. When DH really hates something, I get, "WTF are those??" lol
K, that is such a good rule of thumb, and I am going to keep it in the back of my mind for the future. Now that you mention it, I also mainly wear dark indigo or black-based jeans in the winter, so the black don't chop my legs up.
Janet, if you're willing to give them some time to relax, I think it could work. My calves are 14" at the widest point, and I can get these on over jeans easily. I think they might be snug on a 14.75 calf at first, but the shaft is soft leather that feels like it would mold to the leg over time. Faster if you wanted to do a little stretching spray on the inside.
Day Vies, I can't ever see getting rid of the triple lace boots. I still remember the first time I saw the style on the Ann Demeulemeester show from like... 2008. At one point, I even tried to make a pair at home because I could not find them anywhere (horrific results, but that's how much I loved them)!
Una, now I am the one biting my nails! It's going to all come down to that shaft height...
