Preppy Plus Size Wide Calf Boots

wide calf // extra wide calf // super wide calf // super plus calf
I know it's a bit early to be showcasing boots, but last year I decided to buy a new pair of boots in late October. I knew I would need an extra wide calf but by the time I got around to shopping for them most retailers had sold out. So, buy now when you know you can get your hands on them.
I hate admitting this, but I didn't know that there were boots with calf widths larger than the standard wide (or extended) until last year. I have a pair of J.Crew extended width boots I got back in college that I usually wear with skirts and dresses. I was sad that I couldn't tuck jeans into them but I just figured that was my lot in life. Then last fall while looking at boots on a website, I noticed they had some listed as extra wide width. Intrigued, I started doing research and found that boots came in many extended sizes, as shown above.
Wide calf (also known as extended calf) boots are easy to find. Nordstrom has an amazing selection, and retailers like J.Crew also have some to choose from. If you need a lower price point, look at Lane Bryant or One Stop Plus.
When it comes to extra wide calf, selection isn't as varied but what is there is really nice. Some places to look at include Zappos, 6pm.com for an amazing deal, or Fitzwell. On a budget? RSVP is your best bet.
For those with super wide or super plus calves, WideWidths.com is your best bet. They carry several brands in stock such as Ros Hommerson, Rose Petals, and David Tate.
For the most part, the larger the shoe size, the more room in the circumference of the boot shaft. As you saw in the chart above, someone who is a size 7 will have less legroom than the WNBA player who wears a size 13. Don't fret though, there's a company from the UK ready to take care of you: DUO Boots. DUO boots allow you to choose your size and pick the circumference you want. They have a great selection, and shipping is currently free to the US. I really love these cognac Beaumont riding boots.
Just to reiterate, consider getting boots now before stock runs out and your shins aren't left out in the cold.