The ones on my neck and shoulders feel more like concrete...
Anyone have a hard time fitting boots that fit? I tried some knee high boots over the winter and I couldn't zip them up. I have NO fat on my calves, just muscle. I don't think they are particularly big (13"). They must make those boots for chicks with skinny, skinny leg...
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03-26-2007, 07:22 PM #1
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03-26-2007, 07:34 PM #2
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When I wear boots, I wear rubber wellies.
Big ol' calves on those puppies!
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03-26-2007, 08:10 PM #3
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KG - DH bought me Dayton boots (for way too much $$) one year for Christmas. They are not quite knee high. I could not get the laces halfway!! I had to buy the longest leather laces (6') and then wet them and stretch them!! Then I could BARELY get them to the top holes and do a tiny little knot at the top.... And after wearing them for a short while, if I take them off, my shins look all bumpy sort of like I have six pack shins!
They make those boots for skinny wee legs. Not for walking! haha
You should watch Kinky Boots. Some interesting insight into the boot making industry.
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03-26-2007, 08:35 PM #4
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I usually don't have trouble fitting boots that fit. I do however, have trouble finding boots that fit my calves and I am not particularly muscular in this area compared to many cyclists.
Originally Posted by kelownagirl
Yup, fashion boots are definitely for the skinny mini spindly legged I-do-not-exercise-and-eat-nothing types.
I did find a pair of Roberto Viannis that have an elasticized insert on the inner calf area. These fit and they are super sexy.Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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03-27-2007, 04:28 AM #5
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I have a friend who isn't overweight, but who has a horrible time finding boots that fit her calves. She just has large calves. (She is a walker -- walks at least a couple of miles a day -- but she had this prob when she was a teenager, too.)
So it's not just cyclists.
If you haven't already -- check out http://zappos.com.
If you're in the U.S. you can find boots for people with large calves (or other issues you might have) and the best part is, they don't charge shipping -- either way! I bought a pair of boots from them and ordered three pair before I found the right fit. Didn't cost me a penny extra.
Forgot to say -- they're prices are usually the best, too.Last edited by pooks; 03-27-2007 at 04:30 AM.
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