I don't like most wide calf boots becaus they almost always are vase shaped and that is a completely different look. I don't because they are terribly out of style, but I keep them becasue I made a pair of GoGo boot covers for them for a Halloween costume. I actually still have a pair of Candies boots from years ago that I CAN wear. I swear they changed the shaft size of boots years ago as I never had a problem with it when I was younger and my legs aren't any bigger now. The very first time I saw these, they were leather in the typical black and brown shades. I only posted it to show you that I saw what you were talking about in terms of the insert being taller than the boot itself. I wouldn't wear that animal print insert. I have to consider height more than calf width though. have had a problem getting wider calf boots (more than 14 inches in circumference) as well as getting some that won't be too tall for me (as I am short in stature). I think it had a promo associated with it. It's self-healing, but you do have to almost completely unzip it to do the deleted the link (before the mods could). I have also noticed over time a tendency for the bottom to start to unzip which I think is probably aging. If it is not lined up just right, the top part sticks up past the top of the rest of the boot. They're also a little trickey getting on just right since you have to put the boots on first before you do the free side. I can wear leggings in those boots with the extenders, but still not jeans.

The black is also much easier to match than other colors. Whoever discovered this idea (about 10 years ago) has made it possible for women with larger calfs to wear knee highs like everyone I actually have a set for some black riding boots, but they are rather pricey especially since boots themselves are rather pricey. They come in varying widiths too and in other colors.

What the expander does is zip to the inside of your boot to widen it out. The idea is great, but I don't know if you'd be interested. I did luck out with a pair of Marla Wynne straight leg pants although they did have to be hemmed adding to the you know you can purchase boot expanders for your issue. I really have to try on jeans or any pants. Too skinny a leg, and I hate super stretchy jeans since they won't stay up on me. I could tell immediately I couldn't wear the DG2. I can't even wear regular boots due to my calves, so certainly not tucking any jean into a boot. I have a couple pair of striaght leg and one pair of skinny for wearing tucked into my Bearpaws.

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