Narrow Calf Boots ~ Riding Boots 2013
Narrow calf riding boots fit slim calves to a T
For 3 years I've been geeking out over narrow calf boots--sifting through the fine print on boot sizing and publishing results at Cute Boots for Skinny Calves in an attempt to help my slim-calved sisters find their dream boots.
How did it start? As a longtime boot fanatic and collector (we all have our vices), I was frustrated at the lack of consolidated info on styles for calf circumferences under 14 inches.The quest for narrow calf riding boots is especially tough, as many riding boots are cut wide for pull-on sans zipper. A 14 to 16 inch circumference works for average calves, but thin legs need 12 to 13.75 inch styles like these 20 fab finds.
(photo ~ the Cole Haan Tennley)
How did it start? As a longtime boot fanatic and collector (we all have our vices), I was frustrated at the lack of consolidated info on styles for calf circumferences under 14 inches.The quest for narrow calf riding boots is especially tough, as many riding boots are cut wide for pull-on sans zipper. A 14 to 16 inch circumference works for average calves, but thin legs need 12 to 13.75 inch styles like these 20 fab finds.
(photo ~ the Cole Haan Tennley)
From venerated riding labels (Frye, Ariat) to high-end luxury (Weitzman), there's a narrow shaft option for everyone.
ECCO Women's Saunter GTX Tall 3 Buckle Flat Boot,Cocoa Brown,39 EU/8-8.5 M US
13 inch circumference, plus buckles for further tightening
Stretch panels are the custom-fit key to styles like the Tennley, Umpa & 1201.
VANELi Women's Rian Riding Boot,Black Nappa/Black Stretch Suede,11 M US
13.25 inch circumference
To find calf size, wrap a cloth tape measure arouund the widest part of your calf, or use this paper one. Add 1/2" to 1" to your measurement for riding boot styles. (Gorgeousness won't mean much if you can't pull them on!)
To Boot is a new discovery for me. Known for old-school quality in men's footwear, they've expanded, happily, into some women's styles too.
Aquatalia by Marvin K. Women's Dewy Boot,Black Calf/Stretch Suede,8 B US
13 inch calf circumference
The Hobart Harness is an especially good pick for shorter women, or those with shorter legs, as it's got a shorter shaft than most of the other styles on this page. If you're taller, it will fit more like a cute midcalf boot.
Joan & David Zadarah Womens Size 5.5 Brown Leather Fashion Knee-High Boots
13.5 inch calf circumference
~~ dozens more narrow calf boots ~~
Wedge, mid heel & high heel styles along with narrow calf riding, rain & snow boots.
Comments
What do you think? Any of these narrow calf boots strike your fancy? Do you own one of these, or another narrow calf riding boot? Please share your impressions to help others with this sizing challenge.
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dragonvalecheats Mar 27, 2013 @ 10:28 am | deletebookmarked this as im looking for a present this weekend -
My gf would like to have a pair from your boot list :) -
I bought two pairs of flat riding boots in tan and black and I'm wearing them all the time with skinny jeans, love them, there so comfortable and look stylish. -
karen c Feb 17, 2013 @ 7:53 pm | deleteWhich pairs did you buy - I am really looking hard....
Thanks -
Amanda Jan 19, 2013 @ 1:42 pm | deleteYay! My little chicken legs thank you!!! -
Its good to see there are so much boots for narrow calf , it shows that the era has ended in which it was difficult to find narrow calf boots.... -
Visitor Jan 5, 2013 @ 2:17 pm | deleteKaratekatgraphics, is there a way or a website where i can order the chocolate color boots way at the top? I really do love em......
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yes -- it is the 10th boot on this page, if you count the intro image at very top .... Pour La Victoire Loryn. Click on that one & you'll see options for black & chocolate. happy new year! -
Visitor Jan 5, 2013 @ 2:15 pm | deleteBgon -
oole_tm Dec 28, 2012 @ 8:04 pm | deleteI am so excited! I just ordered two of those - will, of course, return the pair that I like less. Give a woman free return shipping, and she'll create a virtual dressing room :-) Thank you for the awesome blog post, it's been invaluable to me in my quest for that one perfect pair of riding boots.
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