Boots to fit large calves?

[Owl]

Anyone have some good advice on boots that will fit large calves? I was hoping to replace my old Stylmartin Stormy's with some sports boots for the extra protection around the heel/ankle. The problem is that I can't seem to find anything that will do up, in fact the most I could move any zip was about an inch. I may have to live with touring boots, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask for the knowledge of the KB community. Cheers!

[RC1]

have you tried OXTAR i have some and they are pretty well protected around heal, ankle, shins,and seem ok for bigger calfs,

[Trudes]

I have the same problem, small lady feet (well, normal size for a lady, but small when buying man boots) and find it hard to find boots that fit and will zip/velcro up over my soccer/horse riding built calves. Sucks I tell you sucks!! I have a pair of W2 boots I bought which are ok and a pair of Sidi boots that fit, but neither that I can zip up with my pants on the inside of!

[Owl]

have you tried OXTAR i have some and they are pretty well protected around heal, ankle, shins,and seem ok for bigger calfs,

I haven't tried them yet and none local to try. They look good and I know Quasi recommends them so hopefully he'll see this thread and reply. The boots also have to go over Quasi's touring pants so it's a double whammy!:weep:

[Steam]

Try MX boots. They have big adjustable clips. Plus they look chunky and tough. People will think you're a kickarse MX rider too, just riding your road-bike on your days away from the trails.

[Okey Dokey]

My Daytonas are a sport/touring style that have an adjustable calf fitting. I'm not sure if they are quite what you are after, but I've been really pleased with mine, and they are waterproof, too. I think the model is non-stop GTX or something similar. Good protection and room for my leathers tucked in.

[PrincessBandit]

I have the same problem, small lady feet (well, normal size for a lady, but small when buying man boots) and find it hard to find boots that fit and will zip/velcro up over my soccer/horse riding built calves. Sucks I tell you sucks!! I have a pair of W2 boots I bought which are ok and a pair of Sidi boots that fit, but neither that I can zip up with my pants on the inside of!

Same for me with my dancer's calves, but in the end Oxtar Sunrays solved my problem. Even so, it took a while to get the gusset to stretch so I could tuck my pants legs on the inside. (I was despairing of ever finding a pair that would even do up, let alone with trousers "in" until the Sunrays).

[Trudes]

Same for me with my dancer's calves, but in the end Oxtar Sunrays solved my problem. Even so, it took a while to get the gusset to stretch so I could tuck my pants legs on the inside. (I was despairing of ever finding a pair that would even do up, let alone with trousers "in" until the Sunrays).

Cool, thanks, will have to try a pair on next time I see a pair!!:2thumbsup

[madandy]

I love my Oxtar boots too! EVO RS model and heaps of calf room.
Motomail and Anza stock Oxtar I believe :)

[ginny]

Have the same problem. One pair that do fit are the gaernes. Cost in the shops is about $200. I find they do up really easy and are a comfortable fit. One of the few that fit me.

[Owl]

I love my Oxtar boots too! EVO RS model and heaps of calf room.
Motomail and Anza stock Oxtar I believe :)

Anza could be worth another look. Last time I was in there they had mainly Sidi.


Have the same problem. One pair that do fit are the gaernes. Cost in the shops is about $200. I find they do up really easy and are a comfortable fit. One of the few that fit me.

Tried Gaernes today, but couldn't get them done up with jeans tucked inside, so no hope for leathers. They were comfy in an undone state though!

[MotoGirl]

I wear Alpinestars SMX plus (http://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Images/alpinestars_smxplus_2_lge.jpg) - they're kinda racey and have a clip around your calves so you can tighten/loosen them to fit. They have a zip that goes up to your ankle and the top is held by the clip. They're big enough to fit the leg of my leather suit inside them and I'm no stick insect.

Oh yeah, they cost about $350 if you find the right place to get them.

[Owl]

I wear Alpinestars SMX plus (http://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Images/alpinestars_smxplus_2_lge.jpg) - they're kinda racey and have a clip around your calves so you can tighten/loosen them to fit. They have a zip that goes up to your ankle and the top is held by the clip. They're big enough to fit the leg of my leather suit inside them and I'm no stick insect.

Oh yeah, they cost about $350 if you find the right place to get them.

I tried three pairs of Alpinestars today. I don't think the SMX plus was in there but I can't get the zips done up once my foot is in place. Maybe I just have fat ankles?:crybaby:

[NordieBoy]

Try MX boots. They have big adjustable clips. Plus they look chunky and tough. People will think you're a kickarse MX rider too, just riding your road-bike on your days away from the trails.

And if your calves are really big just use duct tape to hold them closed...
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[NZsarge]

I tried three pairs of Alpinestars today. I don't think the SMX plus was in there but I can't get the zips done up once my foot is in place. Maybe I just have fat ankles?:crybaby:

Hmm, I have widish feet and larger calves, I started with Gaerne Aquatech's and they are not to bad but now I wear Sidi's that have an expandable upper that you ratchet tight, nice boots. See Paul at PT's, he got some in for me to try but be warned, they are expensive.

[Owl]

Hmm, I have widish feet and larger calves, I started with Gaerne Aquatech's and they are not to bad but now I wear Sidi's that have an expandable upper that you ratchet tight, nice boots. See Paul at PT's, he got some in for me to try but be warned, they are expensive.

Cheers NZsarge! Dave at PT's told me that Paul has the same issue with boots and suggested I take my current clobber in and they'll try to match something up. It sound like Stylmartins cover the large calf issue and I know they last as mine are approaching 14 years old. Sidi may be an option though. Just how expensive???????

[NZsarge]

Cheers NZsarge! Dave at PT's told me that Paul has the same issue with boots and suggested I take my current clobber in and they'll try to match something up. It sound like Stylmartins cover the large calf issue and I know they last as mine are approaching 14 years old. Sidi may be an option though. Just how expensive???????

$600 expensive but you do get the added advantage with the "wide fitting" like I needed you also get a gore-tex lining too. If you don't need a wide fit you can get a regular fit Sidi's with adjustable calves for around $500 from memory.:scratch:

[vifferman]

I was hoping to replace my old Stylmartin Stormy's with some sports boots for the extra protection around the heel/ankle.
Did you look at StylMartin StylSafe boots? They have carbon-fibre panels on the inner boot and on the shin, and the top part of the boot has velcro both sides, so it has heaps of adjustment.
Plus they're very comfortable.
And 100% waterproof.

If you liked the Stormys, you'll love these. :yes:

[90s]

Try MX boots. They have big adjustable clips. Plus they look chunky and tough. People will think you're a kickarse MX rider too, just riding your road-bike on your days away from the trails.

+1.
I wear Fox Forma Pros. They do look kickarse.
(pic: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photos/foxformapro_04_review2.jpg)
(review: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=254)

They protect the foot, ankle and lower leg excellently, and can strap down to tight fit or loosen out to go over trousers & storm pants or even my chunky Nordic 4 pants. I have chunky legs too, and couldn't get into most boots - and no non-mx boots when I tried to get trousers underneath.
On the downside they are not great for the track (if you wanted) as they're not designed for scraping.

Good luck!

[DEATH_INC.]

I have fairly big calves too, but the Oxtars fit ok though....

[Hitcher]

I'd love to see one of these in Oxtars...

http://www.amberfield.com.au/images/casuarina/02casuarina.jpg

[terbang]

I'd love to see one of these in Oxtars...

http://www.amberfield.com.au/images/casuarina/02casuarina.jpg
On the front or the rear?

[Bren]

here ya go....boot for larger calves

[kevfromcoro]

here ya go....boot for larger calves

Bugga...u beat me to it...
New someone was going to do it

[Owl]

$600 expensive but you do get the added advantage with the "wide fitting" like I needed you also get a gore-tex lining too. If you don't need a wide fit you can get a regular fit Sidi's with adjustable calves for around $500 from memory.:scratch:

Ouch! They may be a last resort.


Did you look at StylMartin StylSafe boots? They have carbon-fibre panels on the inner boot and on the shin, and the top part of the boot has velcro both sides, so it has heaps of adjustment.
Plus they're very comfortable.
And 100% waterproof.

If you liked the Stormys, you'll love these. :yes:

Cheers vifferman! I did like the Stormy's and the Stylsafe sound really good. I'll try and get some info on them.

[brockzila]

I will challange any of you to a calf off, you will see who is the champ. i have never found a endro boot that will even do up.
road boots, ixs boots fit but they split in the rubber, by the toe, sidi in size 15only, daytona yes, alpine stars no,
basicly any thing from italy dont even try. puma no way on earth.
have a look at hien gericke. had a look at their range when i brought my jacket real roomy. they made for big germans not little itis

[PrincessBandit]

basicly any thing from italy dont even try.

Hear hear, regarding womens boots anyway. All those Italian birds must have spaghetti legs. Don't they have women over there with serious calf definition???

[Owl]

$600 expensive but you do get the added advantage with the "wide fitting" like I needed you also get a gore-tex lining too. If you don't need a wide fit you can get a regular fit Sidi's with adjustable calves for around $500 from memory.:scratch:

Well Sarge, it looks like I'll be getting the Sidi's after all. I tried out the Stylmartin Style Safe boots today and had the same problem. Zip doesn't move even without leathers. Bloody shame because the Style Safe are a really nice boot. I guess I have the wide foot issue too.:doh:

[NZsarge]

Well Sarge, it looks like I'll be getting the Sidi's after all. I tried out the Stylmartin Style Safe boots today and had the same problem. Zip doesn't move even without leathers. Bloody shame because the Style Safe are a really nice boot. I guess I have the wide foot issue too.:doh:

Bummer dude, they are expensive but I don't think you'll regret spending the coin thought, comfort and protection eh...:niceone: