I have thicker calves then most and it has been so discouraging to try to buy a good quality pair of boots that fit comfortably. Most boots labeled as "Wide Calf" are typically 16" and some are labeled as 17" but from my experience, I get them and the end up smaller. I was so excited when I found these boots, but I tried my best to contain the excitement until so that I would not be disappointed yet again if they didn't fit. I am happy to report that they are in fact 18" in circumference and were the perfect fit. I love the soft, high quality leather and the stylish look! I am so happy with these that I sent a note on the Sam Edelman company site asking them to consider adding additional new styles in the Extended wide calf! I will be a forever customer if they do! A++++++++

I have problems finding tall boots that usually fit; I have small ankles and then muscular calves. For my fellow tree trunk legged ladies, I took out my measuring tape out. Just above my ankle is 9” and the thickest part of my calf is 17”. I tried these on with my thickest winter socks, to see what I thought about exactly how wide calved they really are. And...success! I definitely don’t think I’ll have problems fitting skinny jeans and thick socks with these. For me they do bunch a bit at the lower calf, but I do have funky legs so this could be an outlier. At the very top there’s a hidden panel of stretchy fabric, which I think would allow for extra stretch if needed.

However, something I’ve noticed the past few years as a big fan of the Sam Edelman brand...the foot section keeps getting tighter! I have pairs of his Petty style from three years ago and then a replacement pair I bought last year, and the difference in tightness of the foot box was markedly noticeable (first pair fit perfectly when I tried them on, second required some stretching). I went with my regular size 10 for this pair, and I can definitely see why some people went a size up. I’m typically a 10 but fit some 9.5’s, and my feet fit tightly at the ankle but have some wiggle room at the toe. Probably just a hinky thing with the cut. Absolutely love the dark brown color, and the quality of the leather is great. I walked about a mile to the grocery store and back and didn’t have any discomfort etc, but haven’t worn them for a full day yet so I can’t speak as to long term comfort.

What I would say as a tl;dr is when in doubt, order bigger and you’ll probably have to wear around the house for a day or two to stretch out the foot comfortably. However, still a great shoe and I would definitely recommend.

the ankle so definitely size up a 1/2 size. Other than that the boots are beautiful, receive compliments all the time. Well made product and a great price.

Love these boots, i have 16" calf and they fit perfectly, bit narrow but it's leather so it will stretch. Great color, looks good with jeans and a skirt/dress.

after reading the reviews I thought i'd give these boots a try.. I usually wear a 9-9.5 , so ordered a size10. they went on good but were a little tight across the foot. so just wore them around the house last night and this morning and I gotta say they have stretched considerably, to where their very comfortable. and I can tuck my jeans in them too. nice wide calf . I would have given a five star if they would have fit right out of the box. but all in all they are great to wear I can tuck in my pant legs and they don't feel as tight. yay. they don't seem to have much arch support but that's doesn't seem to bother me any. Great boot , and have a nice wide calf. would definitely purchase another pair. oh, and my calf is 17" and still plenty of room to tuck in pants.