Posted: Aug 5, 2009
Reviewer: Theresa M from San Francisco, CA
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I must have really, ahem, "athletic" calves because these fit just right. I can't tuck in
pants into these. Disappointed about that, but wearing them with some tights looks very chic. So I'm happy about that. Color is very misleading. Cognac is nice, but picture isn't accurate and doesn't do it justice. Much nicer/richer in person. Black is fine. Brown leather is cracked and distressed. Returned.
Posted: May 8, 2009
Reviewer: from Chicago
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Fit well
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Yep - they fit. Awesome if you have athletic calves. I was excited when these finally came in my size and was ripping open the box when they arrived. To my disappointment they don't look right. The left boot top is not cut straight and they look odd on my legs. Weird. I returned them.
Posted: Jan 11, 2009
Reviewer: C from Wisconsin
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Great fitting boot, colors not as described -
This boot fits great, but as noted in other reviews the colors are not as described. I would feel confident ordering in black, but don't need another black boot.
Posted: Dec 31, 2008
Reviewer: Dawn from Chicago
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Confused!!!!!!
I ordered this boot twice and sent it back twice. It fits well - congrats on the wide calf which is an actual wide calf! My real problem is that the colors are not true to the pictures. Navy should be navy not periwinkle and cognac should not be a strange, dull, distressed brown. I was EXTREMELY disappointed as I thought I had finally found a navy boot - no such luck. I must admit the customer service was awesome though.
Posted: Dec 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
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Dusty Superhero Blue... (Not Navy)
Up, up, and away! I received these today and felt like I was putting on the
boots to a superhero costume. As the previous review stated these are DEFINITELY NOT NAVY!
They are nicely shaped and I thought to order them in another color but when I tried them on with my boot cut
jeans the calf of the boot was so wide that you can see the full boot sticking out underneath the pant leg. On to another boot...
Posted: Dec 20, 2008
Reviewer: from Pennsylvania
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Awesome
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boots are so nice in person. I bought the brown pair and the color is great. The fit is perfect, I ordered my size, I did not go up. I was very excited to find
boots that I did not have to stretch out to try to fit my calf. Thank you Zappos!
Posted: Dec 9, 2008
Reviewer: Christina from Vermont
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Terrible on the Ball of the Heel -
Well, I ordered the Navy Blue because of the color on the screen. However when it arrived, there was nothing "navy" about it. My husband walked in the room and said, "WOAH," wondering why I ordered a blue boot. Secondly, although this is a sexy looking boot, there is some odd gel pad built into the heel of the boot that feels like you're stepping on an uneven stone when you're zipped up. I didn't even try on the left boot once I felt the gel insole. No thanks.
Posted: Jun 14, 2008
Reviewer: from Texas
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The seam details around the shaft and heel aren't as visible on black suede. The zipper toggles were too big for my taste so I removed them (easily done). Overall a really cute boot that is stylish but still professional. I don't have wide calves necessarily but getting these allowed me to tuck my
jeans into them. Really comfortable.
Posted: May 27, 2008
Reviewer: from Scottsdale, AZ
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Finally a boot for me!
I got this boot in the black suede, size 11 (17.5" circ). It fits me perfectly, my calf measures exactly 17'5" and usually I wear a wide shoe but this fits me in a regular.
It feels a bit snug at the top but not cutting off blood supply and it will probably loosen up a bit with wear.
I find
Fitzwell runs a bit small and I am glad I ordered this in size 11. Usually I am between a 10 and 11 depending on brand.
Very nice boot, happy with my purchase!
Posted: Jan 29, 2008
Reviewer: Simplybeadiful from Plover, Wisconsin
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Unbelievable Customer Service -
First, I love the review feature... hearing about the fit from actual wearers is a godsend when making the decision to buy shoes online rather than trying them on... so is free overnight shipping both ways! I've wanted some hot black
boots with a tall shaft for wide calves for a long time. The
Fitzwell brand is just that, it fits well. It is snug, took a bit to zip the first time, but the detail on these
boots is impressive and they felt good on. Wish they were about 2" taller in shaft, but the best part... I placed my order at 11:39PM on Thu Jan 3... they arrived at 10:19AM on Fri Jan 4. UNBELIEVABLE! I squealed when I saw the UPS driver arrive with my package. I have looked at other similar sites, but this experience is beyond compare... faster than me driving to any store to get the
boots that were just perfect! I was able to wear them to the holiday party that night. Believe me Zappos, I tell everyone I meet about the unbeatable customer service!
Posted: Jan 14, 2008
Reviewer: Montereyme from Dairyland (WI)
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Mushroom... a more snug fit.
A year ago or a little longer now, I purchased a Jigsaw/Wide Calf boot - black leather. I reviewed it and described the foot as being like a scuba suit... it felt very snug, but actually was really comfortable and fit perfectly. A couple weeks ago, I purchased these - in Navy Leather and another pair in Mushroom Leather. The Mushroom
boots are more like my original black
boots. 2 gel pads and a
sole that doesn't look worn. Somehow... these felt significantly more narrow than my black or navy
boots. These felt narrow to the point that I didn't want to be on my feet very long. My other 2 Jigsaws... I was on my feet all day, right outta the box. For some reason though, these Mushroom ones are much more narrow. No idea why. They're a beautiful boot though... and I'll continue trying to break them in or something. Hopefully I don't break my feet trying. In short - I absolutely LOVE the Navy boot. They're SOOO comfortable. I just had to get over the soles looking worn - but hey, who looks at the bottom of your feet anyway?! Mushroom width leaves a lot to be desired and is not as comfortable as black or navy leather. I absolutely love the color and look though. An additional note, Zappos has AMAZING customer service.
Posted: Jan 14, 2008
Reviewer: Montereyme from Dairyland (WI)
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After a revelation... AWESOME BOOT -
A year ago or a little longer now, I purchased a Jigsaw/Wide Calf boot - black leather. I reviewed it and described the foot as being like a scuba suit... it felt very snug, but actually was really comfortable and fit perfectly. A couple weeks ago, I purchased these - in Navy Leather. I was disappointed when I opened the box because the
sole totally looked like it'd been worn, so I returned them. The day after calling Zappos to discuss, I received a replacement. These also had the exact same
sole. SO - I think that's just how this "model" of boot is. The
sole on the navy blue ones was a different color than I expected and the slight tread on them looked almost worn off - but like I said, now I think that was actually by design. Another difference between these and my 1.5 yr old black
boots... my black ones have 2 gel pads - one in the heel and one in the ball of the foot. These navy ones only have the heel pad. They're still EXTREMELY comfortable and almost more so because the lacking gel ball-pad almost leaves a slight amount of extra room in there. In short - I absolutely LOVE these
boots. They're SOOO comfortable. I just had to get over the soles looking worn - but hey, who looks at the bottom of your feet anyway?!
Posted: Jan 2, 2008
Reviewer: from Seattle, WA
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Fabulous!!!
This boot is the greatest! If you have athletic calves, this boot easily fits over them. This is the first full boot I have ever owned and it is comfortable and good looking! I would recommend this boot to anyone who has a larger calf width!!! Thanks
Fitzwell!!!
Posted: Dec 24, 2007
Reviewer: from Baltimore, MD
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Perfect
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I just received my
boots and I completely satisfied. They fit my calves perfectly. It's been years since I have worn
boots that were not stretch. Way to go!!!!!! I have a place to buy
boots now. Thanks
Fitzwell.
Posted: Dec 16, 2007
Reviewer: Bobbie I from Monterey, CA
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Zappos Reviews Helped Me Decide!
I had been looking for a navy knee high boot for months. When I found these at Zappos, I was delighted! When the
Fitzwell boots arrived, I immediately tried them on. Perfect fit, but I have a much smaller calf, so they are a little big in that area. Still no problem for me...since sometimes I like to wear
socks for more warmth in the winter months.