Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Tall Boots/fat Calves??



Recommended Posts

Yes, there are plenty of cute clothes to wear! My other goal is to buy a ridiculously expensive jeans...and no fat calves are gonna keep me from doing that when the time comes!

T

How funny, that's what I am buying when I reach my goal! Hopefully they will be size 4!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Been there with the boots. I can wear them now but they are very tight. I lose very very slow in my calves. Still hoping to buy very expensive jeans though in a size 4 or I would settle for a six. Indeed to stop playing around and lose these last 15 pounds. Grr.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I bought a pair at about 180 lbs. I am 5"5 and a size 7. Mine are Clarks & i love them. I wore them all winter with leggings! It was part of the new me. Maybe my leg workouts paid off? Maybe next winter. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My legs are my best feature & I can't wear them either :( I even have super skinny lil ankles. A lot of my skinny friends can't wear them either.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have never really gained much weight in my legs, and really believe that they are well out of proportion with the rest of me...well, at least used to be...the proportions are changing for the better now!

The boots are made for the slim figure, no doubt. Yes, I am able to wear them, but have always believed that for the average woman, especially the ones who have built a healthy amount of muscle on their calves would have a very tight fit in them.

As others have mentioned, we are all unique, and there are numerous other choices you can make to be your own unique and fashionable you!

Congratulations on your weight loss!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for all the replies ladies! I guess we are all different, but... I guess my calves aren't too fat after all! Can we say NSV??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Naturalizer carrys a wider calf version of alot of their styles. You can get them at some of the Macy's, DSW, Famous Footwear. If you cannot find the style you like in the store then check out online and then take back to a physical store location.

Also, something to think of is that most people I know wear a larger boot size than a shoe size. The calf will also widen slightly! You generally wear them with trouser socks or something of that nature. Also, Torrid, Avenue those stores sometimes have a shoe department in them and carry boots.

Make sure to check out what they are made of though, as for me I have some of the man made ones but prefer leather boots since they breath better and fit better as they warm up to you.

You could also have boots made, I know it is costly but they can be made to your proper size and will last!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have lost about 112 and still can't wear regular boots! Ugh!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

. I will never be able to wear a spaghetti strap shirt or dress in public because my skin is so bad on my arms. I don't really want to bother with plastic surgery and the cost.

This is me now and even with the weight I will be hoping to lose, it doesnt sound like my flabby arms will get better. Trying the toning and using a kettlebell too. Really hoping I can do something about it though because I still have about 80lbs to go.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A few years ago I aw a size 4/6 140lbs and I still couldn't wear tall boots.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I willprobably never wear regular tall boots. I bought a pair of wide calf ones online last year. I loved the look but the material made me itch like crazy!

I am a runner now and my calves are huge. The difference is that I look at my calves and see the definition in them and I'm in awe at what they can do. My legs look HOT in heels!!!! I cant wait to see them when.I get closer to goal. I still have 52lbs to lose.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I used to be thin about 15 years ago and my legs were still big. I always had trouble finding tall boots to fit comfortably. I found some that had leather in front and stretchy material in the back. Kinda like a spandex. They were awesome! I'm sure there are still boots like that out there somewhere. They were very comfy too :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Do you have an Avenue near you? They sale wide calf boots and they are very cute.

I am able to wear tall boots now. I bought a pair of thigh high boots and almost cried when i was able to zip them all the way!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have always been on the heavy side but a few years ago when I was 197 I was able to find boots that actually fit! I got them at Payless Shoes. I only bought them because finally for the first time I was able to find some that actually zipped. It will take a while but keep trying. Eventually you will find that one pair perfect for you! I am 257 now but looking forward to my old shoes fitting!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×