Knee high Boot stretching

chellewaddy

Anyone tried having or know how to stretch knee length boots. Every year I have the same problem I fall in love with a pair of boots but they just won't fit my 40-41cm calves. I have looked at duo boots but I have not seen a pair I like as much and am seriously considering boot stretching. Would much appreciate anyone's help or advice

booter

Hi chellewaddy and welcome! I feel your pain I have had similar problems in the past and have tried the boot stretcher things you can buy - like these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boot-Stretcher-PP-LONG-STANDARD-PVC-black/dp/B004NIE2UO/ref=sr_1_23?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1349608509&sr=1-23 but didn't have much success I'm afraid. So, I visited my local cobblers - he put them on a much more "industrial" stretcher - with the caution that they wouldn't stretch much without damaging the zip. Left them there for a few days, and whilst they had stretched a little, it was probably only by 1cm maximum. Now, I tend to go for boots with elasticated legs, or ones specifically designed for wider calves - there's a thread on this exact topic https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4203451
HTH

kimhit

You could always try going to somewhere like evans (plus sized clothing store) for some boots. They have widers fits on their calves for a better fit. I have a more muscular calf now and they fit better than the other highstreet stores...although they are just a little more expensive, but they are a better quality boot.

I hope this helps

JimmyJar

my wife has exactly the same problem, her calfs are quite muscley (is that how you spell it) she did ask me to wear them to stretch them but I refused :rotfl:

kimhit

JimmyJar wrote: »

she did ask me to wear them to stretch them but I refused :rotfl:

go on....be a sport