Wellies for wide calves

[pocketandsweet]

I know it's been done in the past but help please.
Looking for tall Wellies ( probably plain colour) to accommodate my muscular (?) calves ( 42cm) .... in the past I have had a pair of regular Joules ones which I could just squeeze into ( uncomfortably). I am considering some lace up Ilse Jacobsens which will be pricey but I might justify on the basis that I will likely wear them for years..... The more frugal side of my personality says just find some cheap plain ones that are comfortable.

I should say I already have a pair of short Wellies but I really need some tall ones as well. thanks.

[Jacksterbear]

I have some Hunter wide calved ones, knee height, plain green. Really nice.

[CambridgeBlue]

Have you tried Jileon? Personally I wasn't keen but I think they've got quite a few styles to pick from.

[Jacksterbear]

I think mine are these ones

[pocketandsweet]

The Hunters are nice but still pricey.... ( although we might be moving back to North America and everyone will be dead impressed ).... I will check out Jileon.

[Jammygal]

www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-Womens-Argyll-Wellies-W23104/dp/B000X256CM/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1360155273&sr=1-3&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21


These are the best, comfy, stylish and they last!!!!

[Jammygal]

www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-Womens-Argyll-Wellies-W23104/dp/B000X256CM/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1360155273&sr=1-3&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[pocketandsweet]

No hunters fit true to size.... If I'm a size 6 in most things will that be the case?

[pocketandsweet]

That should read DO Hunters fit true to size...

[Jammygal]

I find those Argyll ones are spot on size wise. They are large in the calf which makes them more roomy than other makes.

[Jacksterbear]

I bought a size up but wear them with thick socks /2 pairs socks.

[ewaczarlie]

I find hunters a bit tight in calf. I went for the shorter ones and they're very snug (ie only a sock but no jeans will fit inside)

[HelenofSparta]

I have a pair of hunters which have an adjustable calf? (Size 3 feet and they assume I have the leg size of a ten yr old and I am 5"10)!

[Wolfiefan]

Ariat ones fit my enormous calves!

[shrimponastick]

I bought Dunlop men's wellies for £10 in my local shoe shop.

They are much wider on the calf. However I bought a 7 - my feet are a 7, but I guess men's 7s are bigger than ladies 7s. They are a bit big - but room for chunky socks.

[Porkster]

I am wide of calf (which I hope is from running rather than genes).

I wear regular Hunters. I can wear them with welly socks and jeans comfortably, so I think they're pretty capacious.

[TheMightyLois]

Those of you with wide calves - what sortof measurements are we talking?

[TheMightyLois]

Argh I've just measured mine and they're 48cm

[pocketandsweet]

Mine are 42 cm - but it would be no bad thing to have some room to spare for nice thick socks or skinny jeans

[pocketandsweet]

Does anyone know if women's Dunlops are wide or is it just the mens? I'm a size 6 so I am sure the mens will all be too big. Lots of lovely boots everyone but mostly not much cheaper than the Ilse Jacobsens but more choices ;)

[NorthernNumpty]

Hunter make a brand called 'lowther' they are unisex so roomy. Got mine on amazon.

[canutesauntie]

Muck Boots. They have neoprene stretchy calves so are comfortable and really warm too. They come in green or black mainly I think.

[StantonLacy]

Aigle Parcours Vario - they are brilliant.

Fit my v wide calves easily, with jeans underneath and are kind of shaped around the ankles, so they look more like boots and less like wellies, if you see what I mean?

Quite expensive, but well worth it.

[IDismyname]

www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/63/2395-Wellingtons.html

I have a pair of wellies made by these guys; still going strong after 8 years! They do foot size and calf size, too.

Pretty pricey, but very warm.

[MinnesotaNice]

I also have the Argylls. They're Hunters, but not as expensive. I really like them.