Boots to fit large calves?

[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.

[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.

[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...04_review2.jpg)
(review: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...?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/...2casuarina.jpg

[terbang]

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

http://www.amberfield.com.au/images/...2casuarina.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.

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.

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.

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.

[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.

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