I have big calves.. I need some help!!

sljohnson1207

Mine are large as well, and even though I've lost 45 pounds since 2011, my calf measurements are still the same (one bigger than the other). Most wide calf boots are still too tight. I have found Arturo Chiang boots at Dillards that fit, though. I love them!

I do carry a bit of fat at my knees, above and below, and I think that is part of my issue with finding boots. It's just the way my body is because I've always had pretty fat knees, even at my lowest weight. It may help some folks with bigger calves to go with a boot that is a 3/4 length style. That way you fill it out properly,and it doesn't rock back and forth when you walk...I think it depends on where your calf is the widest.

Oh, and embrace them, because they look awesome in pumps, wedges...the higher the better!

dbmata

Any custom boot makers to speak of?

I could imagine the challenge in finding decent midcalf slouch boots.

WickedPineapple

I also have big calves, 14.5" at 5'1". I've lost the majority of the weight I need to lose and I've been running the last 6 months (walking and elliptical regularly for 2 years before that). Since my first calf measurement, I've lost maybe an inch. I've definitely lost fat in my legs, but it's been more from above and below my knees and a bit from my thighs. Some of us are just thick. (I have thick arms as well.) Learn to love it. I know Mr. Pineapple does! :drinker: