If you have trouble finding boots that fit, you aren’t alone. Whether your mom is to blame (bad genes!) or you have a lot of muscles going on (good for you!), it can be a frustrating problem -- but one with a few great solutions!
So the next time you struggle to zip up your boots, use one of these resources to find a better fit:
1. Look for wide-width boots. Brands like Naturalizer and David Tate make exclusive styles that accommodate fuller calves. Also, check out plus-size retailers like Torrid and Silhouettes, always a great way to go!
2. Have you heard of the boot band? So clever -- it’s a leather insert that looks sort of like an inverted triangle that zips into tall boots to extend the calf and ankle -- and thus, make them fit you! ($75 at BootBand.com)
3. Get them stretched. The average shoe repair shop has the tools to stretch your boots out for under $10. If you plan to wear them over your jeans, make sure to wear those jeans when you pick them up -- that way you’ll know if they are stretched enough!
4. Sidestep the whole fit issue (no pun intended!) with ankle boots! Plus, we love this style because it’s wearable year-round -- hello, value!
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