I have a wide calf and almost gave up on knee high boots that fit. Thank you for making sure to include wide calf boots in this post, and clearly doing your research for the recommendations! I'm so excited to try one of these options for fall. Seriously, thank you 🥹
Boot season can’t come soon enough!! I have the Maguire Lorca boots in brown and I love them. For reference for anyone considering: I am tall (5’11) and they hit maybe 1.5-2 in below the knee, and are comfortable around my calf (15” circ), not too tight or loose and maintain their shape with wear. I have purchased several pairs of Maguire shoes since I first bought winter boots from them in 2018. Always impressed with the quality and their customer service (aka answering my questions about sizing, as a 10.5 girlie).
Yes, TTS! Short answer: I got a 41 which is my usual euro size and they fit comfortably with tights and thinner socks out of the box. Long answer: The leather did stretch a bit after a few wears which I expected/wanted. With thick socks they are still tight on my toes though, even with the square toe shape (I have wide toes and a narrow ankle which makes buying shoes very fun). I purchased my pair in Nov 2024 and it was right after they had re-stocked, so I wonder if they retooled between that review and my purchase. I am also on the high end of the size chart so the proportions could just be different. The two stars bums me out bc I find them to be well-made, comfortable boots!
wow the colors - from banana yellow to rich burgundy - are so good. love this info and wide calf inclusivity :) i only wear flat or super low heeled boots now so i'm on the hunt for a pair with some good structure w/ a touch of slouch + wide calf + wide toe box (does this even exist??). will be using this color palette for inspo!
I wrote about the Vince Camuto Sangeti boots last year (?) because they looked like all of the answers to my boot-shaped prayers when I saw them online. I always prefer to try shoes in person if possible, so I found them at a department store and was shocked by how awful the quality was IRL! Multiple pairs had frayed stitching, discoloration, and ragged edges. Very curious if anyone here actually has a pair, and how they feel about them. I haven't seen anything I like as much style wise, but they did not seem like they'd hold up in NYC.
I have a wide calf and almost gave up on knee high boots that fit. Thank you for making sure to include wide calf boots in this post, and clearly doing your research for the recommendations! I'm so excited to try one of these options for fall. Seriously, thank you 🥹
I really do hope it’s helpful!! 💕
Boot season can’t come soon enough!! I have the Maguire Lorca boots in brown and I love them. For reference for anyone considering: I am tall (5’11) and they hit maybe 1.5-2 in below the knee, and are comfortable around my calf (15” circ), not too tight or loose and maintain their shape with wear. I have purchased several pairs of Maguire shoes since I first bought winter boots from them in 2018. Always impressed with the quality and their customer service (aka answering my questions about sizing, as a 10.5 girlie).
thanks for adding this info!!! so helpful
I looked at their site and the review is 2/5 stars? Were they true to size for you?
Yes, TTS! Short answer: I got a 41 which is my usual euro size and they fit comfortably with tights and thinner socks out of the box. Long answer: The leather did stretch a bit after a few wears which I expected/wanted. With thick socks they are still tight on my toes though, even with the square toe shape (I have wide toes and a narrow ankle which makes buying shoes very fun). I purchased my pair in Nov 2024 and it was right after they had re-stocked, so I wonder if they retooled between that review and my purchase. I am also on the high end of the size chart so the proportions could just be different. The two stars bums me out bc I find them to be well-made, comfortable boots!
this is so helpful, tysm!
read this at the cobbler repairing 2 pairs of miista boots I bought 4 years ago in Paris!
I love a cobbler day!!! What styles do you have?
brown cass & black square toe calf length boots I don't think they make anymore…both so comfy could walk/dance all night in them
The baddest bitch at Berkeley Bowl, I literally laughed out loud. You made my morning. Great read, thanks
granola stompin boots
wow the colors - from banana yellow to rich burgundy - are so good. love this info and wide calf inclusivity :) i only wear flat or super low heeled boots now so i'm on the hunt for a pair with some good structure w/ a touch of slouch + wide calf + wide toe box (does this even exist??). will be using this color palette for inspo!
Banana yellow surpringly fetching!
I wrote about the Vince Camuto Sangeti boots last year (?) because they looked like all of the answers to my boot-shaped prayers when I saw them online. I always prefer to try shoes in person if possible, so I found them at a department store and was shocked by how awful the quality was IRL! Multiple pairs had frayed stitching, discoloration, and ragged edges. Very curious if anyone here actually has a pair, and how they feel about them. I haven't seen anything I like as much style wise, but they did not seem like they'd hold up in NYC.
that’s disappointing! which department store was it?
I was so bummed! I went to the Macy’s flagship in NYC, so not an off-price or overstock situation
Such a fun post! Frye boots were so popular on my campus but I haven't thought about them in forever. Have my eye on the Maguire Lorca Boot now 👀
i feel like future generations of college girls will always be re-discovering them!
I have the opposite problem😅 — I suspect my shin bone is longer than average, because most knee high boots feel at least an inch too short
The options that come in a tall fit will work for you better then!