Customer Reviews Fitzwell Frantic/Wide Calf
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59%"Felt true to size"
72%"Felt true to width"
62%"Moderate arch support"
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Almost, but not quite -
So I have just received these in the mail and I do like the look of them quite a bit. My search for the right boot must continue however. I guess I'm just some bizarre hybrid size. My calf is about 16.5" around and I wear a size 11. My feet and calves are swimming in this boot, but my calves are too large for the normal sized boots. My quest continues. I will order a size 10 if they become available.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Finally, a tall boot that fits -
This is the first pair of tall boots (almost knee high - but I could use a couple of more inches even - I'm 5'10") that fit over my calves but didn't look ridiculous. I've tried on other boots in stores, but the ones that fit were huge all over and looked terrible. These, while still too big through the ankles, fit better and look nicer due to the elastic (which is very well hidden - no one will notice it). The reason I'm only giving 4 stars is because the color of the brown suede boots is a bit off - a bit too yellowy, and not as rich of a chocolate brown as I would like. Also, I don't really like the white contrast stitching. I think both cheapen the appearance a bit. But the gel built into the inserts makes these boots really comfortable to wear all day, and I would probably buy another pair again - but in a different color. They also feel like they run wide. I could wear these with my heaviest socks and still have lots of room in the foot.
I'd also recommend:
Earth, Dansko, Simple
Jenny, Zappos Customer,
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Finally a boot that fits my calves!
Yes, it's true after years of searching for a tall boot, I finally found one that fits! I have large runner’s calves and no boots have ever fit around them. I got the brown leather and it's a little warmer in color than what it looks like online, and it also runs about a half or full size too large. What's funny is that the calve area is a little roomy. But other than that they are VERY comfortable and I am very happy with my purchase. I get a lot of compliments when I wear them, and they are going to work for the icy snowy winter we get up here in Alaska. I can't wait to order more boots from this company.
D, Zappos Customer,
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Cute, but frumpy -
These are pretty cute, but I feel they are a bit frumpy--not quite stylish/dressy enough. They would be perfect for me if I wanted something casual, except for the frump factor. They are actually too wide in the calf, making them look even more frumpy. They felt a little long in the length, but it's hard to tell because I didn't wear them--just sent them back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Nice looking, but calves are tooo wide...
It is exactly what I was looking for in terms of style... great style, can wear to work or leisure. Well made, not too business, not too casual. Really squared toes, just the way I like. But had to return since the calves are too wide... I have wide calves, but this is too much for me... will have to keep looking...
Bia, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable; the foot bed is well padded and it slipped on like a glove. But the shaft is not only extraordinarily wide; the inserted material on the back of the calf is in a different, and not necessarily complimentary, tone. It just screams "wide calf coming through!" Also, as others have commented, it looks more casual in person than in the pictures.
Renee, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent option -
Very comfortable boots that look pretty hip. The wide calf is wonderful and flattering on my leg but the look is a bit clunkier than I would like. They are extremely comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great boot!
I love, love, love this boot. I was a little surprised at how roomy it was around my calf, but I can tuck pants into it and be fine. This boot felt great right out of the box. I have worn it in the snow and cold, and I wouldn't recommend it for -20 degrees, but otherwise it's fine.
I'd also recommend:
dansko, keen, ariat
Jan W, Zappos Customer,
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I love boots, but they seem to hate me. I have larger-than-average calves and "cankles" so I often have a tough time finding boots that fit. These boots were very soft and comfortable, but the calf openings were huge on me and, coupled with both the flatter heel and squared-toe, just looked dowdy. Actually, a previous reviews description of galoshes seems to hit the nail on the head. My calves are 16" and these boots just weren't for me, but I could see the appeal for someone with even larger calves than I have looking for something very comfortable. Also, I ordered in both the brown leather and natural suede and the natural was much better looking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My stupid calves -
These are the cutest boots ever, but my calves are actually too small! Generally, I can't find boots big enough, so I decided to get the Fitzwell Lucky boots instead.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Comfortable, but too tall -
Finally found boots that fit my calves - the problem now, they go up to my ankles! Being only 5'2", these boots made me feel like a storm trooper, and sadly they're going back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Finally the luxury of a tall boot for my calf-zillas!
I'm so glad I found Fitzwells. I would always see the cute tall boots in stores and not even bother trying them on, cause I knew they wouldn't fit over my calves. This one zips up with no problem. The leather quality is great and with some weatherproofing I'm hoping they will last me a long time. They are very comfortable to walk in. And very warm! i rolled down my knee high socks, and found the leg part doesn't rub on my calves funny. It's actually very smooth inside. The gel soles are nice and cooshie. I would definitely trust these on days where a lot of walking is involved. My only complaint is that is gets a bit bunchy in the ankle area where a sleeker look would be preferred. Other than that, a great boot.
I'd also recommend:
Born
Mel, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute boots!
I love these boots! They are very generous at the calf, which I think is cute. My husband says they look like galoshes on me and doesn't love them, but I'm so delighted to find a tall boot that fits over my calf - and is even loose. They look spectacular with tights and a skirt.
Melissa M, Zappos Customer,
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So excited to find these boots -
I was looking for a pair of wide calf boots with a low heel for a while with no luck, until I found these boots. I've purchased Naturalizer knee high boots with Zappos in the past but I wanted another pair with a different look. These boots are so comfy with the gel sole. I agree with the other reviews that the boot is a lot wider in the calf than I expected, I have calves that are about 16" diameter and there is at least enough space around to tuck jeans in. The ankles are kinda slouchy but I can live with that. I was glad to find that the shoes run a bit wide b/c I usually wear a 6W and I went up a half size 6.5M b/c wide n/a and they fit perfectly, no toe scrunching at all. Thanks Zappos for these boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I just bought these boots and I love them. The size is fine, I bought an 8 1/2 (my normal size) and it fits great. They fit great over my calves which are about 17.5 inches and there is extra room so I can tuck my pants in them. I do feel the ankles are too big though – would not recommend these boots for people with smaller calves, they are pretty big. The boots are very comfortable, I have walked home from work in them (about a mile) and my feet don’t hurt at all.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute boots! Very loose shaft -
These boots are very comfortable on the feet and I did a lot of walking the first day I had them. The only problem with these boots is how loose they are around the calf. If you have small calves or even medium sized these probably aren't the boots for you unless you want to tuck your jeans inside them.
I'd also recommend:
Lumiani
Amy M, Zappos Customer,
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These boots are great for larger calf sizes, but are slopping in the ankle and run roomy in the foot. I ordered my usual size 6, but they felt large in the foot area and ankle, so I ordered a 5.5 and they were still large in the ankle and the width around the foot. The shaft height is a little too high for my legs and looks weird, since I\'m 5\'2. Also a little \'rain boot\' feeling.
I'd also recommend:
La Canadienne and Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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A couple of weeks in, I am still not in love with this boot. I bought the black leather. I think the quality of the boot is good, but there are some weird issues with the fit that I wouldn't have anticipated. The pros, which were evident right away: 1) It's cute and I can comfortably wear it all day. 2) I'm fairly tall and it comes right up to my knee. 3) The calf fits my chubby leg nicely, which is really hard to find in a leather boot. The cons, which only became clear with a couple of weeks' wear: 1) There's a crease all the way up the front of each boot from the way they were folded in the box. I thought it would come out with some wear, but it's still there and gives them a weird look. 2) Although the calf fits well, the ankles are too big, and the more I wear the boot, the more it wrinkles around the front and sides of the ankle. 3) The stretchy panel in the back of the boot has turned sort of saggy as the boots wear in, resulting in additional weird wrinkling along the back of the calf and ankle. I really liked the smoothness of the way the boot looked initially and in photos, so it's disappointing that it's turned out to be slouchy and weirdly creased. Maybe these problems would be less obvious in the suede? I'm not sure. But I do wish I were still able to return these; they're not the fitted, sleek boots I was imagining at all. The foot part of the boot is a little clunky, and I was really counting on the fitted smooth leg to offset that clunkiness. I wear them with pants, but I think I'll avoid wearing them with dresses or skirts, since they give me cankles I don't actually have.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The good...tall boot, bad...poor quality leather and way BIG -
Okay, I was so happy to order a boot that would fit around my calf. And boy do they! These boots are VERY WIDE in the calf and the foot part is VERY LARGE as well. I am a tried and true size 9. These boots are a HUGE size 9. I was tempted to return them and get an 8.5 but wasn't sure if the calf would still be big enough to tuck my jeans into. Jeans tucked into these is the only way to wear them. These boots are TOO BIG to wear bare legged with skirts which is what I wanted to do. The leather in brown is very poor quality. But the comfort is top notch. I could wear them all day and not even notice any discomfort. These have a nice CASUAL look to them. Not dressy at all. All in all -I decided to keep them, but I will probably always wonder if I should have sent them back. Maybe I should have gotten the black suede? Also the price is decent. Have you noticed how expensive boots can be???!!!
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock, Keen, Dansko, Puma, J-41, Indigo by Clarks, Frye, Ugg, Chaco
Monica D, Zappos Customer,
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Brown leather: cute shoe cheap leather -
Ok so I read the reviews after I ordered the brown leather boots and hoped (before they arrived) that I had lower standards than the others on the site and I would love the leather. Well 24 hours after receiving the boots they are back in the mail being returned. The boots did not smell like leather and they looked cheap. But they were comfy and were a cute design-love the wedge. The calf was large! I have been looking for boots forever that fit and they are always way too tight. I got these and they are too big, never can win. I ordered an 11 which is what I normally wear and they were comfy, but a bit large in the shoe. But here is the positive...I decided to trust the reviews went back ordered the choco suede in a size 10 and I LOVE THEM! The suede is much nicer. Now I would not put the quality of these in the same category with Nine West but they were cute and I cannot wait to wear them. So go ahead and buy....just stay away from the brown leather!!
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Camper
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They were ok -
I have very small feet with wider calves. For some reason shoe manufacturers seem to think if you have size 5-5.5 feet you must have very small legs. I won't go into a whole rant about that...
These boots have large calves. My calves measure 14.5" and even in a size 5.5, they were really big around the top, but they fit around the ankle. I returned them not just for fit alone. The quality of the leather was poor for a boot over $150.00. It seemed more like a boot I could buy for less. Disappointing, but I will still buy from Zappos because I bought them last night and received them this MORNING, and it's the day before Xmas!
I'd also recommend:
Born, Keen, La Canadienne
Tracey, Zappos Customer,
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Not quite right -
These are not bad; if they were the only boots I could find that were wide enough for my calf size I would happily wear them. However, they are a touch too wide even for my legs (and I can't even get the zipper halfway up on most knee-high boots). There is also unfortunate white topstitching on the seams of the black boot, which is not clear from the picture. I may have Zappos send these right back to me if my legs get any fatter, but for now I'll return them, and hope a little Shoe Stretch-It will enable me to fit back into my Nine West Tipilas.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Maybe a little too wide?
I always considered myself of the wide-calf persuasion (somewhere between 15" and 16"), but these boots ended up making me feel downright dainty. Even with pants tucked in I ended up swimming in them. Here's the thing: it appears the boot circumference correlates to the shoe size, which is a beautiful and intelligent thing; however, by the time you get to my yeti size 11, the circumference is over 18". Otherwise, they are very cute and it saddens me to send them back.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Camper, La Canadienne
Jenny H, Zappos Customer,
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Not as stylish as I hoped -
I just got my boots in today and when I tried them on I wasn't so happy with them. They look like goulashes on me. They are very comfortable and fit my 16 ½ inch calves. They would probably look good with just casual jeans, but I was looking for a boot that would look good with a cute dress. These weren't what I wanted, so I'm returning them.
Meg, Zappos Customer,
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I have to say: I loved these boots. I bought them in February of this year and wore them until the beginning of April. I have to say, I wore them 5+ times a week, after work and on casual work days. When they were in their prime, they were awesomely comfortable! However, for the price I paid, I really would've liked to have kept them longer. After wearing them twice in September, the inner part of the heel broke in the one shoe. I still continued to wear them, because, you know, totally in love with these things. Not only that, after a few more wears, the rubber sole has a hole in it. For the price I paid, I would not expect them to break so quickly. I have shoes I wear from Payless that hold up better.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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