Dansko has just released a very clever design feature in their new equestrian-styled “Nevada” boot:

The tops of the boots are adjustable!  There are leather panels at the top of the boot that can be opened or closed by buckles – allowing ladies with different calf sizes to wear them.
Now that’s a smart design!
image: Zappos

Okay, I give in – it was chilly enough to wear pants today…  I guess I can start looking at fall footwear.
Especially if it’s as gorgeous as the wide-calf “Brenda” boot by RSVP:

Check out the detailing on the toe & the front of the leg – isn’t that fabulous?
image: Zappos

I was a horse-crazy teenager, but always had a terrible time finding riding boots that would fit correctly. It’s not very comfortable to have numb legs from the knee down!
I ended up getting elastic gussets sewn into the insides of my boots – which is a great solution if you have access to a trust-worthy cobbler or shoe repair person.
Thankfully though, there are more options now.  Duo Boots offers a wide range of boots in wide calf sizes (you just supply your shoe size and calf width and they show you all the boots that will fit) You …read more