Wide Calf Boots

Wide calf boots are a popular purchase for many women, as they provide a combination of style and function, while being less restrictive than many other boot types.

Wide Calf Boots

They can be an especially good choice when you want to prioritize comfort, or if you want to wear the boots over the top of clothing covering your legs.

Types of Wide Calf Boots

Wide calf boots come in a number of different styles and lengths, providing plenty of scope for experimentation:

Ankle Wide Calf Boots

With ankle boots, a wide cut top can be a desirable feature, providing a loose fit that looks great on a bare leg, or when worn over jeans, tights or trousers. The Faith boots in the Bobbies collection provide a cowboy boot-style aesthetic, while the Amber boots are a platform-style ankle boot made from lambskin leather.

Wide Mid-Calf Boots

Mid-calf boots with a wider calf cut provide more length than an ankle boot, without reaching the length of knee highboots, serving as a great middle ground. In the Bobbies collection, our Gemma boots are Santiag-style and are available in a soft suede fabric or Italian leather, providing vastly different aesthetics.

Knee High Wide Calf Boots

Knee high boots with a wide calf fitting can help you make a truly bold statement. Whether you want to add a dramatic feature to a casual outfit or put the finishing touches on an amazing look for a night out, knee-length boots with a wide calf are versatile and the extra space allows them to be comfortably worn over your clothes.

Features to Look For

In the following sections, you can explore some of the main features you may want to consider when buying your boots:

Adjustable Features

Adjustable features are the various features that allow you to alter the fit of the boots. This may include the presence of laces, straps or other elements allowing you to loosen or tighten the fit. Some adjustable boots can even become extra wide calf boots if they have the right adjustable features.

Comfort Features

Comfort features help to make your wide calf boots practical and pleasant to wear. Some of the specific features to consider include the inner lining of the boots, the thickness of the sole and whether the boots are flat or have a heel. If the boots have a high heel, the length of the heel will also be a relevant feature to think about.

How to Measure for Wide Calf Boots

When selecting your boots, you need to make sure you are measuring properly to get the best possible fit:

Measuring Your Calf

To measure the circumference of your calf, you should use a fabric tape measure. Sit down with your knees at a 90-degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Wrap the tape measure around your calf at the widest part. This will provide your basic calf size. However, if you intend to wear your boots over clothing, such as jeans, trousers or tights, you should take the measurement with the clothing on to ensure the boots accommodate your clothes.

Choosing the Right Size

You need to make sure you order boots in the right size, factoring in your foot width and length, along with your calf circumference. Most Bobbies boots are true to size, meaning you can confidently order your usual shoe size. Where there are exceptions to this, you can find relevant information on the product page under the "Sizing Advice" heading.