Looking to level up your boot style? Here’s my round-up of the most kick-ass cowgirl boots that will fit large calves.
Cowgirl boots are a great choice as there are just a lot of options for different outfit looks available. Pastel maxi dresses, midi-shirt dresses, animal print dresses, or just the classic “over the skinny denim jeans” look are pairings that all work wonders for these boots.
What I should say before I start is that, unlike traditional boot options for wide calves, the cowgirl boot options generally don’t go above 20 inch calf sizes, although all these boots have an inch or so of give. You can see our full round-up of 17 awesome wide calf boots here. Nonetheless, I’ve picked out a few cool different styles here, all of which are 100% leather, so buckle up and enjoy.
best cowgirl boots for wide feet and calves
anita wide calf boots
Fits calves up to: 20 ¼”
Price: $134.95
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Thought I’d kick off the picks with a particularly loud boot to start. I love the way the brown leather blends into the turquoise blue/green leather on this one because I think the boot would really match well with a dress of a similar color or a pastel yellow color. With a “cowboy approved II outsole” and the reviews saying they fit well, you can be both loud and comfortable with these ones!
Note: the Amazon listing doesn’t mention the calf size, but I got the sizing info from the old Roaman’s listing. It fits calves up to 20 and a quarter inches.
laredo round toe maddie boot
Fits calves up to: 20 ¼”
Price: $106-109.95
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This is definitely the more classic cowgirl boot look and you’ll see it’s already got that distressed, worn-in look which for me adds to the authenticity. This would be a delight with jeans and a tank. Most notably, on the reviews for these it’s confirmed that the boots are actually wide fit, with a number of reviewers saying they were “too big” a fit for smaller calves. Yas!
rock’em “the juany” xl cowgirl boot
Fits calves up to: 21″
Price: $299.99
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Rock’em are a Latino-owned western retailer that handcraft all their boots, and they get wide calves! Their exquisitely made Juany XLs come with a 21 inch shaft in a range of classic western colors from tan and beige, to more modern options like turquoise and white.
ariat heritage wide calf western boot
Fits calves up to: 16 ¼”
Price: $219.95
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Ariat are a brand that specializes in western boots and although their “wide calf” option only includes four boots and goes just over 16 inches, I reckon they might stretch a little more and they’re probably the most authentic “western” brand to offer wide calf boots. A slightly higher price tag but these things are built to last.
On Ariat boots I particularly like the leather panels (handles) they have on each side of the boot that make pulling them on and off really easy.
ariat heritage r toe stretchfit boot
Fits calves up to: 16”
Price: $169.95
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A slightly cheaper option from Ariat with a less pronounced heel but they emphasize the comfort and stretchability of the boots. You’ll notice a cute floral pattern on the sole and heel too. These don’t look like the wide calf version in the picture but you get the idea.
ariat fatbaby
Fits calves up to: 18”+
Price: $75-99.95
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The Fatbaby is a mid-calf boot and therefore a good option if your calves aren’t going to squeeze in any of the above options. A lot of the reviews attest to these as being suitable for big calves as a result, and they have an overall rating of 4.6 stars. The Fatbaby is a fully synthetic boot with a synthetic sole, and therefore a little less pricey than full leather boots.
durango lady rebel ventilated western boot
Fits calves up to: 17-18”
Price: $188.00
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A very cool brand that’s started embracing inclusivity, and this boot might be my favorite of the bunch here. The pattern is largely the same as the other boots we’ve looked at, but the stark contrast of the leather “shoe” with the pure white “shaft” looks darn amazing! The level of detail is amplified by the red feather stitched onto the side panels.
It’s actually a bit unclear on how wide the “wide calf” is, but they go up to size 11w and on Zappos a reviewer says that they fit 16.5 inch calves well. In the below video, a very slender woman is modeling these and they are super loose on her. Carbs much, girl? In all seriousness, I’m pretty confident these would fit 17 or even 18 inch calves from seeing them in the video.
celebrity pink wide calf cowboy boot
Fits calves up to: ?
Price: $39.99
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The more affordable option comes in the form of a patterned black cowboy boot from Celebrity Pink. The reviewers say this runs large, so even though there’s no real gauge for what calf site this will fit, for a mere forty bucks it could be worth the gamble for those of us with really big calves.
cowgirl booties for smaller calves
The booties are not full leather and are really only designed for smaller calves (*weeps uncontrollably*) but in the name of inclusivity, and really for the fact that they’d look amazing with jean shorts, let’s have a quick look:
penny loves keeny sha western bootie
Fits calves up to: ?
Price: $69.99
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If you want to go for something different, these booties are available in green and burnt orange. The detail on the design is really, pretty good for the price and with wide sizes I can easily see these being paired with denim jeans or pastel, summery dresses.
how to measure your calf for cowgirl boots
- Wrap a tape measure loosely around the widest part of each calf. It’s important to do both calves as one may be larger than the other.
- Cowgirl boots will generally have more give than riding boots, so when choosing a size you can allow for an inch or so of “give”.
If I’ve missed anything or you think there should be more additions to the roundup of best women’s cowboy boots for wide calves, please let me know!
