So a bit of a spoiler alert – this collection of rain boots is for wide calves. And I’m not talking just calves that are slightly bigger than average, girls. Wide calves.
As someone with giant calves, it can be a blessing and a curse. I find I get a lot of compliments from men who actually envy my calf muscles, “I wish I could get calves like that” – well, I tell them, if your calves had to carry my fat ass around all day they’d probably be muscular too. Compliments aside, I’m acutely aware how hard it can be to find boots for plus size calves; there’s just no way I can squeeze into what most brands advertise as “wide” boots. So, enjoy my fat girl picks of the best rain boots for wide calves.
jileon
Fits calves up to: 23 inches
Price: $$
Shop it: Here
Can I get a hallelujah for these ladies? If there’s such a thing as a winner, Jileon would have to take the podium.
Jileon specialize in creating only rain boots. This means you can guarantee all their boots are 100% waterproof and their mantra “rain boots to fit everybody” is pretty much true, as their extra wide boots will fit calves up to 23 inches. What’s more, they have sizes in wide and extra wide.
Use their handy boot finder here to find boots that fit. It was slightly confusing – I went with “wide” and it only showed me “extra wide” (21-23 inch calf rain boots) but their product pages are packed with detail. Here’s a few that I really liked.
jileon extra wide spotty rain boots
Fits calves up to: 23 inches
Price: $$
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Guys, the reviews for these are off the hook! 93% gave them 5 stars! They’re practical and stylish, with the spots giving them that classic rain boot look. The boot tops are large enough to comfortably tuck your jeans or pants in, and the mauve soles and borders really make them stand out.
jileon black rain boots
Fits calves up to: 23 inches
Price: $$
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Jileon describes these as “the sensible big sister of our extra wide family” – thick and durable, they’ll do good for gardening work or any outdoors-y type activity. As with the spotty boots, the buckle can also be adjusted to fit smaller calves.
Fellow Fat people who haven’t been able to wear a pair of rubber boots since Elementary school because your legs won’t fit anymore, may I introduce you to these boots: 😍 Comfortable, resizable, fits my giant f***ing legs, and actually waterproof. I jumped in a puddle today
10k10kay on jileon
torrid x disney villains poison apple boot
Fits calves up to: 21+ inches
Price: $
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For someone with giant calves, when one of the reviews says “way too big” I know I’m in business. I bought these on sale from Torrid seeing as they were super cheap and they handily fit me, even having a bit of give for larger calves. Thinking these would be good for up to 24 inches, woo!
bogs high handle rain boot
Fits calves up to: 19 inches
Price: $$$
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A reviewer on Amazon: “My calf measures 19″ at its widest point. I ordered size 11. They just fit.”
These only go up to 19 inches but the style is certainly unique and these would be perfect for working in the garden or walking the pup on rainy days if you’re not super worried about looking glam. Slightly concerned that only the bottom part of the boot is waterproof, though!
do better: hunter huntress wide leg rain boots
Fits calves up to: 15.5 inches
Price: $$$
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When I told someone I was putting this list together, they immediately mentioned Hunter. It’s synonymous with stylish riding-style rain boots, but are hunter boots good for big calves? Not at all. Having 16 inch calves is hardly to say that your calves are wide. Do better, Hunter. We need the love too.
budget wide calf rain boot options
walmart time and tru wide calf
Fits calves up to: ?
Price: $
Shop it: Here
No idea what size calf these will fit (Walmright, amirite?) but the reviews say these do fit large calves well and at 15 dollars, will do a job!
chelsea rain boots at Target
Fits calves up to: ?
Price: $
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If you want a rain boot for wide feet that doesn’t need to go over your calf, these Chelsea boots from Target are a nice alternative. They’re highly rated in the reviews though they run a little small.
