What circumference is a wide calf boot?

around 16 inches
Wide-calf boots begin at around 16 inches in circumference. To measure your own calves, sit in a chair with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Keeping your feet flat on the floor, use a cloth measuring tape to measure around the widest part of each calf.

How can I stretch the calf of my leather boots?

If you soak your boots in a bucket of water for about five minutes, completely saturating the leather boots, then walk in them for half an hour the leather fibers will stretch. As the water dries, rub in a bit of leather conditioner like Cobbler’s Choice or Venetian Shoe Cream.

What considered big calves?

For the average man, a calf size of 16 inches or more is typically considered big. However, if you’re really tall and/or have an excessively high body fat level, then your calves may actually look smaller than they really are.

What is considered a large calf size?

For a woman of a normal height, a calf measurement of 15.5 inches or more is considered big (but not necessarily too big) by most people. Typically, those with larger ankles will have bigger calves because having more bone mass gives you the potential to hold more muscle mass.

Do leather boots stretch over time?

Yes, leather boots, with use, naturally stretch over time. The weight and stress you apply to the boots as you wear them will eventually cause the boots to shape to your feet. But the change will be minimal, and won’t be enough to correct for wrong sizing.

How much can you stretch the calf of leather boots?

The experts agree the limit here is up to one full size. Stretching too much, especially all at once, could damage the integrity of the boot and make it more likely to wear down over time, especially in winter.

What to wear when you have large calves?

Go for straight leg, bootcut or wide legged jeans or pants to hide the issue of bigger calves. You can also go for pant-suits which is a great look to sport this season. Stay away from cropped pants and capris as they draw the eye to the widest part of your calves and ankles and make your legs look stubby.