craftyhunnypie Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I need some help please. I want some nice boots, but not sure what to go for. I don't like Uggs, as no ankle support. Quite like Emu's, but I may want some a bit more dressy. I can't just go & buy knee length boots, because of wide lower legs. Can anyone reccomend nice boots & where to buy from. I need some from each end of the price scale - as they are going to be a present for my birthday. Thanks Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Have you tried Duo Boots - they are made for those of us with larger calves & are really,really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have muscled calves and struggle for boots, I went to buy a pair of Dubarrys but could get them on. I think i will have a look at Duo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I can vouch for Duo too! They have wonderful boots - just wish I had more money so I could have lots of pairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I don't like Uggs, as no ankle support. I have an Ugg style called Ultimate which is more of a proper boot with super grippy sole and a properly formed ankle and they are superb, but not the best from a dressy point of view. Doc Marten do a fab range of more formal type boots but they are still really comfy. I used to live near the factory shop in Northamptonshire and got some lovely heeled boots. Their calves are generous too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have HUGE legs, honestly, I'm a size 20 now and 6 feet tall but even when I was a size 12 (10 yrs ago haha) I still couldn't ever find boots that would go higher than below my ankle... am going to goodle Duo boots right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 ... am going to goodle Duo boots right away! Step AWAY from the computer now.....don't google them, it could be very dangerous....I just did and manage to prise myself away from the "add to basket" button on several styles, but only just!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Oh dear, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Callychook - I've always had wide leg syndrome too. Even at size 10, my legs were muscley (spelling?) It must have been all the years of dancing, roller blading & cycling. I'm off to google Duo boots now. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Even at size 10, my legs were muscley Mine are just fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Lol ditto... I'm not sporty, I just seem to have fat calves (calfs??), which I have since complimented with rubbish bum tum and thighs seeing as there's no point looking like a stickwoman stood in a knee high bucket I'm far too much of a Nigella to stay slim nowadays too, darn it I have a bakewell tart in the oven right now! I googled, I enjoyed, I didn't press the add to basket button. Only because if I did, the site would laugh and then send me derisive mail when my bank refused to pay grand total of £3.43 in my account today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Another Duo fan here - they are well worth saving up for, I'm on my second pair of Ravenna boots, the first pair were worn practically every day in winter for about three years so it was good value for money! They are good quality and being able to put boots on and zip them up is just so wonderful, after those hideous moments in shoe-shops and department stores trying to squeeze into 'normal' boots. Go on, save up for a pair - you're worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 There are some lovey boots in schuh at the moment. And their customer service is fab too! The other day I fell over when wearing my new Schuh boots and because they are really soft leather I ripped them I had thrown away the recipt becasue I loved the boots so much and thought I wouldnt need to take them back ( ) but I went into the shop anyways to see if they could do something. We gave them the day we bought them, and the approx. time, and they found the transcation on their system - and exchanged my boots! I now have my lovely boots again, and I will be much more careful in future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I think I need new eyes as read this thread as "I want some boobs" my first thought was so do I love. Many a time I've read things as something else and realised my error when half way thro' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I think I need new eyes as read this thread as "I want some boobs" my first thought was so do I love. Many a time I've read things as something else and realised my error when half way thro' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 I looked at Duo & they weren't different enough for me to indulge in. There was nothing that shouted that they'd cost over £100 to me. Sorry just my opinion. The different calf widths were good though. I do think it will be a pair of Emus for warmth & some dressy ones from elsewhere -I'll keep looking. Going in a Pavers shop today, so will study. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margalot Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 ooh have a look at the new fitflop boots I am just about to order some. Due to my need for complete support to my feet (arthtritis in ankles) I can only find relief from fit flops and at the moment I am wearing skechers shape up trainers, so was delighted to see fitflop are doing boots, they have some similar to ug boots and some biker style sort. i was going to buy their lounge slippers as i have to wear my fitflops all the time but they are £60! so will stick to the flip flop if I can manage it during the colder months! nothing like cosy toes though is there!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I looked at Duo & they weren't different enough for me to indulge in. There was nothing that shouted that they'd cost over £100 to me. Emma.x I bought a pair of planeish black ones which are great,but would really like some funky lace-up Ugg style ones or some chunky biker style boots. Shame they seem to be playing it safe style wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 The shoe taylor also do wide calf boots, much cheaper than duo too http://www.shoetailor.com/shop/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i was going to buy their lounge slippers as i have to wear my fitflops all the time but they are £60! so will stick to the flip flop if I can manage it during the colder months! nothing like cosy toes though is there!? Avon do their own version of toning slippers Margalot. Not quite the same but may do the trick. <> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Ok went in Pavers today & I tried some Sketchers Ugg style ones on - they had heel support - fitted my legs, were comfy, warm & looked lovely on. So I got them. Much cheaper, so that leaves some money for another pair of dressy unusual ones. I am very pleased. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 It's worth looking at Evans for wider leg fitting boots too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Just looked on shoeshop.com (only looking though ) Seen Skechers tone up boots called chalet (I would post a link, but I'm using an iPad, and I've not worked out how to do it on here yet ) I'm really liking them but I'm not buying boots today Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 You don't need Cathy! You have your green dockers, which you won't part with. Meany! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 i only wont part with them cos we have never met!!!!! cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
