My mom just bought me these boots and I have a question

Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:31 PM
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My mom just bought me these boots and I have a question

They are tight (real tight) around my calves - can I stretch them? Or should I just send them back?

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malta blue

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:35 PM
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1. I think it would depend on the material.

If they are real leather on the calf part, I believe they can be stretched. Otherwise, return them.

Good luck!

PS - those are some smokin boots :wow:

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Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:40 PM
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2. The are all leather w/some stretchy stuff up at the top (where they fit fine dammit)

These are Nine-West 'Gallivant' (w/a 4 inch heel) - she also bought me some Ralph Lauren 'Tara' w/a two-inch heel that have the same problem. I'm supposed to keep one pair and send the other back. But I love both so I'll probably just send her a check. Just didn't know if I should try to stretch them or if it's a waste of my time. (I've wanted knee-high boots FOREVER but have bull-dog legs x( I'm 5'2").

Do I just take them to a cobbler? Or can I do it myself w/leather stretcher?

(Oh, the shoe part of the boot fits like a glove...and they look WAY good on!)

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malta blue

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:44 PM
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3. I would take them to a cobbler and ask his/her opinion

to be sure...

They are really nice.

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Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:48 PM
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6. I know, right?!

That's my dillema - if they were 'meh' I'd send em back and say 'thanks, but my calves are too big' but they are so cool that I really want to keep them. Ugh.

I'll call around today. Thanks.

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Flaxbee

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:47 PM
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5. I think JCrew for a while was making boots for

women with larger calves; if you have a JCrew near you go try a pair on for comparison.

And the other advice is very good, too -- go to a cobbler and get some professional input!

Cute boots, btw.

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Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:50 PM
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7. No JCrew nearby - sadly

Yep, cobbler it is. Let's hope!

Thanks, I have 1/2 a dozen calf-length skirts that have been un-wearable this winter b/c of no boots that can fit. :grr:

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texas1928

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:45 PM
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4. .... There are so many things I could say ....

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Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 12:51 PM
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8. Whip optional - get yer mind out of the gutter

(and think how lucky Mr. Debi is! :evilgrin:)

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texas1928

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Tue Feb-05-08 01:06 PM
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9. WHOOOOAAAA!!!

*THUD!*

Giggity

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Debi

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Tue Feb-05-08 01:17 PM
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10. Heh heh

He loves me! :loveya:

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