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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Buying Wide Leg Boots Online Is A Great Idea

By Linda Jenkins

If you have larger calves, you've probably experienced the annoyance and disappointment that comes from shopping for wide leg boots in ordinary footwear stores. You could be a plus size, a runner or cyclist with lots of muscle, or just built with thicker calves than the shoe industry considers normal. No matter why you have trouble finding boots, you're probably sick of broken zippers and tight boot tops!

The good news is that you don't have to skip boots entirely. Boots are a must right now if you want to be in style, so none of us want to be without. There's another choice - order online from specialty stores that sell wide topped boots and you can stay in style and get a good fit. Since most boots fit closely, except for Uggs and other clunky types, fit is vital. Certain standard brands also offer larger calf sizes.

There are some styles that work better or wide calves than others. Looking for non specialty boots that fit? You'll need to tend towards these styles to get a good fit. This isn't a cure all - very large calves won't fit in these regular boots. But if you have only a little bit of extra width, suede look stretch boots could be the thing that does the trick.

This kind of boots will offer a comfortable fit and make your legs look slimmer - just be sure they don't feel like they're going to cut off your circulation. If you find this happening, go for the online stores instead. Remember that stretch boots often look too small at first, but that in most cases they expand to fit. Another good choice for women whose calf sizes are close to standard is the slouch boot.

Of course, if you decide to wear ankle boots instead, fitting the calf isn't an issue. Just remember that if you're wearing them with a skirt, your calf size will be highlighted, and your legs may even appear bigger than they really are. This is probably the main reason that celebrities who wear short skirts and short boots haven't started any major trends yet.

Unfortunately, whether they have a heel or not, fashion boots are a much bigger problem for most women with large calves. Most of them have no lacing, no stretch panels, and no room for yielding. They often are designed with zippers, making them hard to fit if you don't have the same size calf as the fit model. These boots are also extremely common and go with most of the current trends. That means that women interested in keeping up with fashion, as well as those who just like tall, sleek boots, should pay attention to getting ones that fit.

There are a number of online retailers out there offering styles for large calves. It's easy to buy online, though you should check the seller's return policy in case of a bad fit. Measure the largest part of your calf in either inches or centimeters, depending on where you're ordering from, then match your calf size and the foot size you usually wear.

Remember to check shaft height as well, especially if you're on the petite side or if you have long legs. Most wide leg boots have some extra stretch built in - in case you have trouble measuring. They're a great choice for anyone who wants to look good and have boots that fit!

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