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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    I REALLY want a pair of tall boots this fall - actually, i've ALWAYS wanted a pair of tall boots. I've never had any, because I have extremely skinny calves and they look seriously ridick on me. I look like a swashbuckler - not kidding.

    Does anyone else have this problem? If so, have you found tall boots that fit your calves better? Or has anyone ever had their boots altered?

     
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    spaniel    March 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    I've got that problem, too. I got a pair of the Steve Madden flat suede slouch boots and I don't have this problem in them. But if you're looking for straight boots or anything with a heel, I haven't found a solution yet. :(

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    I want slouch boots too! I'll have to try those out. There's a Steve Madden store around here somewhere. I seriously tried on boots all day long - no bueno.

     
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    july112010    July 11, 2010   los angeles

    I definitly have that problem! I actually get mine taken in. Discovering that you could do that was my savior. Ya it sucks you have to spend extra money to have boots fitted, but I cant help it im obsessed with boots. They only way I dont have to have them altered is if i wear them with pants tucked in. I feel your pain! Its not fun looking like a pirate it boots that are way too big.

     
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    CorgiTales    February 1, 2011  

    Ugh I have the opposite problem! Even when I was a size 4, I still could not find a pair of boots that would zip past the lower calf. 

    Thank God for long wedding dresses.

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    @july - I just found out today that you can have boots altered! Where do you go to do it, and how much does it usually cost?

     
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    july112010    July 11, 2010   los angeles

    I just bought a pair of christian louboutin suede boots last year and went to a shoe repair that was recommended. Ok prepare yourself.....It was 200! I know thats really expensive but they were black boots that ill wear alot. You can understand I have been dying for a pair of fitted boots. Im sure it depends on the place and type of boot. I would only recommend doing it to a pair you plan to wear alot.

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    Oh, I am exactly the same! I'm so desperate for them, I don't even have a price limit at this point. Thanks for the advice, I'll look into this!!!

     
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    july112010    July 11, 2010   los angeles

    Ya check it out, it was worth every penny to me. They fit like they were custom made!

     
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    jhphi    January 1, 2008  

    There's a company here in the UK that sells narrow and wide calf boots: http://www.duoboots.com/  I think they ship to the US, but perhaps there's a US version of this same thing?

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    Thanks jhphi - I've never heard of that! I've always wondered why they don't make boots in different calve sizes... my sister has the opposite problem I have, her calves are so muscular, most of them are too tight on her. Thanks for sharing that!

     
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    GaBGal    September 25, 2010  

    I have the same problem. I just bought a pair from Victoria's Secret ... they are still a little big but i just decided to rock them anyway... really they only look silly if you let them!

     
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    I know that on zappos.com there is a search function that allows you to pick "narrow calf"- I can't remember where it is, you kinda have to dig around the site for it, but it will narrow the boots down to ones for really skinny calves!

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    Sweet, I'm looking for that, thanks!!

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    I got franco sarto stretch leather tall boots.  They fit like a glove, and look great.  It's like a custom fit.  I wore them all week last week.

    They look freakishly shiny in this picture, but mine are not:

    http://clothing.pricegrabber.com/womens-boots/Franco-Sarto-Replace-Womens/m94821652.html/search=franco-sarto/st=product/sv=image

    Of course I also have my corset lace Fluevog Sugars.  The corset lace makes it amenable to any calf size.

    http://www.amazon.com/John-Fluevog-Womens-Sugar-Boot/dp/B000GBWJUM

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    I tried on a pair of stretch boots yesterday, but they weren't Franco's. I'll have to find those and try them. I love your Fluevogs.

     
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    Lillindy    September 2008   Bay Area, CA

    Sadly, I have the opposite problem, I have big thighs so I have a hard time finding ones that will zip up :(

     
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    slicey19      

    @Lillindy I have the opposite problem too but I've had good luck Nauralizer's wide calf boots. I have two different pairs and they are  roomy enough for me to wear over jeans.

     

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