David Tate Formula SKU #7265092(View on Zappos.com Classic)

Perfect boot for wide calves - I have had my eye on these boots for 10 years and FINALLY went ahead and bought them with not ONE regret! They are perfect! My calves measure 20" so I ordered the extra wide (EE) unfortunately I don't have wide feet so the foot part is a little loose, BUT that just means I can wear them with thick socks so all is good. I LOVE them and highly recommend them for anyone with wide calves who is looking for a sexy boot!

Very happy with the boot. The height of the heel is just right and is comfortable when walking. Though, I felt that putting an insole provided extra cushioning for the foot. Well made and looks great on. Leather is nice and soft. Calf width is generous and provided me with lots of room as it is adjustable to widen even more. First time that I have found a wide calf boot that looks really great on with skirts and jeans and fits well. Bought the brown ones and my regret is that I should have purchased the black ones, too. Only downside is that the ankle is quite wide, but still fits well.

Here's the real deal! No problems fitting the calf area-GREAT for that! They will easily fit a larger calf. Ordering WW will increase the size of the calf as well. (IF you think you might need the extra room...but still they are generous.)These great boots do run smaller in width than stated. Order a width larger than normal. They are also a half size too big, but since there is no arch support and no cushion on the inside of the boot, you will want to order at least your normal size! This way you can add a nice insole to cushion your feet. Ordering a half size up might not be a bad idea either, if you plan on wearing them for standing or walking a lot. Your foot will slide towards the top of the boot, and if you have a wide width at the top of your feet this will be uncomfortable. I am working it out, wearing them anyway to try to break in the leather. I ordered a half size smaller than my average size because I read the reviews about the size running large. Now, I can not fit a good insole (with arch support) into the boots. But I have put a padded insole in (the slimest they have) to cushion the ball of my feet. If I don't have that padding it feels like the ball of my foot is being rubbed raw! My normal size isn't available in black so I'm sticking with it. I'll deal with the scrunched toes, as it's not too awful. (Good thing I didn't order a full size down though...wished I had been able to order my standard size or half size up for myself.) My experience with rubber soles is that they wear out quickly. So, I purchased some non-skid pads for a few bucks at a local CVS. Even though the soles are non-skid, I know I will wear out the balls of the sole fast since I'll wear them all the time! This non-skid, self-adhesive, pad is just right to prolong the life of the sole. Cheap and easily replaceable, while minimizing wear on the sole AND provides more barrier between your feet and the ground. Great leather...I do suggest treating them with mink oil before wearing to help soften and waterproof them. It also helps with the ease of using the zipper. The ankle area is a bit loose and the boots do end up coming down a bit. Almost like a slouch boot, though not quite. I don't find this uncomfortable or unattractive in respect to the shaft or foot. Sexy sexy boots...that's why I'm holding onto what I've got!

They fit, but they are not comfortable. I wore these boots for the first time last night. I was thrilled that they zipped up over my 19" calves. However, after walking 3/4 of a mile in them, the balls of my feet were aching. There is no cushioning in these boots at all and the soles should have a much thicker rubber on the bottom. I normally wear a size 10, but ordered a 9.5 based on the reviews that the boot runs large. My toes touch the end of the boot. I should have ordered a 10 and added a cushioning insole.

Tate Formula lace boot - This is a just for fun boot. It really isn't meant for a Chicago winter of slush, salt, ice, and snow, but it makes an outfit look absolutely adorable and does protect against taxi splash. If you have larger legs, this boot is for you. The leg width measurements are perhaps an 1/8" generous, but the foot width is about a full size larger.

Comfort and warmth - I am SO GLAD I got these right before the big freeze! And thank you Zappos for carrying a wide range of wide-calf boots. I got the Wide for my 18.5 calves because I don't want my feet to be swimming in a WW, and they fit really nicely. I wish the shaft can be a bit higher and the ankle more shapely/narrow, but really can't complain because they are so comfortable. I just want to say that I was very hesitant to buy these boots at first because I've never found boots that fit me, but I trust Zappos' awesome return policy so I went ahead and ordered it. So glad I did!

Finally a Boot that fits. Beautiful - An excellent looking and fitting boot. The boots are well made and fit perfectly. They look great and one would never know they are for "wide calves". The leather is high quality and the back lacing is stylish.

This shoe ran VERY narrow. After reading the reviews I ordered it extra wide (EE) and there was still no way I was going to fit my orthotic in there.

David Tate Formula - Returned this item. Zipper is very difficult to pull up and too close to the leather - so it gets stuck - but a beautifully well made boot.

Great boots! Stylish, comfortable, great boot for good or inclimate weather. I live in snow country, and these give me something "nice" to wear without taking any chances on icy sidewalks.