5 Go-To Brands For Wide and Narrow Fitting Calf Boots
With so many dresses and skirts in the shops at the moment, deciding what footwear to wear with them can be tricky. Trainers are great for the spring and summer but not great with tights and ankle boots can sometimes look clunky with hemlines below the knee. The answer? A knee high boot! It creates a long silhouette under your hemline and works perfectly with longer hemlines. However it can be challenging to find a pair that fit perfectly, especially if your calf is slimmer or larger than the ‘average’.
Stock for these boots can be difficult to find in a store outside London, so you’re likely to have to order online for the largest range. Some brands give the calf and shaft measurement which is super helpful (please can more brands do this!) and you can also have a look at customer reviews to see how they have found they fit.
Here I’ve listed favourite 5 of my brands that offer a good selection of contemporary styles designed especially for wide and narrow fitting calfs. If you see a pair that you love, be quick because these styles are always popular so sell out quickly and some are currently in the end of season sales!
Duo Boots
The only brand where the entire collection is available in a full range of shoes sizes and varying calf circumferences and heights.
UK sizes 2-10,
Calf widths from 30-50cm.
Sold exclusively online.
A range of flat and heeled boots knee high boots in black, brown and tan.
£195-£250
Featured: Duo Boots, Dalia Petite Knee High Boots £250
Gabor
Available to try on in stores and concessions across the UK, including in Charles Clinkard and John Lewis (check the online store locator).
UK sizes 2.5-9.
Calf sizes S-XL, unfortunately there are no exact circumference measurements, but there is guidance in the online size guide.
A range of flat and heeled boots knee high boots in black, brown and tan.
£120-£185
Featured: Gabor Abeni Womens Knee High Boot £180
Jones the Bootmakers
As well as stocking other brands, their new Tailor Made collection offers a range of boots in 4 width fittings.
UK Sizes 3-8.
Calf sizes Extra Slim 34cm, Slim 36cm, Standard 38cm and Wider 40cm. Measurements are in a handy table on the item page.
£199
Featured: Jones Bootmakers: Tailor Made Cesana Knee High Boot £199 (currently reduced to £99)
John Lewis
They always have a great selection instore to try on, but the jewel for those with wider calves is their annual collection with Erica Davies.
Sizes 4-8.
Circumference measurements for each shoe size is on the product page.
Available instore or online.
Varied range of colours and contemporary styles.
£129-£199
Featured: John Lewis and Erica Davies, Valerie Western Boot £169
Naturalizer
An American based company that has recently launched over here- they get rave reviews on footwear forums!
Sizes 3-9.
Measurement for boot shaft and calf circumference on product page.
Available on their website or Next online.
Small collection, but have knee highs as well as over the knee and waterproof styles.
£200
Featured: Naturalizer, Davis Wide Calf Waterproof Tall Boot £200 (currently reduced to £199.99)
If you have any wide or narrow fit boot recommendations I’d love to hear them in the comments below. If you would like help creating some bespoke outfits tailored to your needs see how we can work together below.
