Long Boots for Skinny Calves! Made to Measure?

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I think my Cavallo long boots are pretty much near death - or at least being retired to the hunting field, as the leather has started to rip on the inside - they are nearing ten years of abuse now, so it's fair enough!

I've had a bit of a look around for boots, but haven't seen much that I like that might come in the right size for me?? - I have big (size 8) feet that are long and thin, and I have a long and fairly skinny calf. My current boots (the Cavallos) are 52cms tall with a 36cm calf - I actually had the calf taken in to 34cm which is about right. They are marginally too tall though, so realistically I need boots that are 50cm tall with a 34cm calf - cannot find this size anywhere.

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes this size, or boots that can be made up in that size. I appreciate that I will have to pay quite a lot... I'm thinking combined xmas present. I also much prefer traditional styles - hate boots which have those over emphasised curve at the top with the silly metal stud - yuck.
 
Joshua Jones (De Niro Boot co.)

Do 7 different calf sizes would be worth trying them, they are lovely boots too
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I will follow this with innterest as I too have a pair of 10 year old Cavallos that are disintegrating on the inside (though mine have been 'retired' to the hunting field since day one
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. I have size 7.5 feet and v long skinny calves. When I got them the foot bit came from stock and the leg was made to measure but there is a lot more choice now when it comes to sizing.

All recommendations welcome (tough enough for hunting, but smart enough for eventing please!)
 
long skinny legs aren't a problem unless they are attached to HUGE feet like mine
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boot manufacturers assume that I must therefore have muscle man legs to match the feet.

I have been through the cavallo sizing charts, and unfortunately the size I have currently is the longest/slimmest combination, and in my foot size they don't do a slimmer and marginally shorter one. Do they do made to measure in the leg size? I'm really happy with my old ones - bought them second hand off my dressage instructor, so they've had a hard life, but they look good, are comfy, have lasted well... just nearing the end now
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afraid those joshua jones boots are a bit too bling for me... don't like lacing or any fancy details... or patent... or metal studs.... I just can't pull it off!

Tempi, I was admiring the Konig Grandgesters, but aren't they very dressage orientated - to the point that they are too high topped to jump in?
 
I also got mine from Tigga's but they were made to measure cancelled order that he had. 2 inch longer and once inch thinner than the smallest they do. However they have laces. Not your style it seems. Beautiful leather though. Would not recommend Sergio Grasso (excuse spelling if wrong) as not good leather at all. Good luck. It took 12 months to find these and a lot of money but boy are they worth it. no wellies/ calf height for me anymore.
 
Might be a long shot keep a close eye on ebay, managed to get a skiny long pair of cavellos almost brand new for £20 a few months ago.
Sellers do not mind emailing measurements to you when asked, and unusual sizes seem to go more cheaply.
Its worth a look.
 
I was the same, my 11 year old Cavallos were falling apart! Just got some made to measure Konigs, expensive but they fit like a glove. Much more close fitting than the Cavallos were, and didn't really need any breaking in. If you can get to Oldencraig, the man from Konig in Holland comes over every few months to take measurements.
 
I don't have a skinny leg problem but I tried some Petrie boots on in Inchs a couple of weeks ago- they were absolutely stunning boots. Ones I tried on were nearer £400 if I remember correctly though
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Definately worth a look as they were lovely leather and a really nice classic cut
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Joshua Jones (De Niro Boot co.)

Do 7 different calf sizes would be worth trying them, they are lovely boots too
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I know a few people with these and thay are all delighted. The lady at Joshua Jones is very helpful and good at getting them just right. Looking forwards to ordering mine for xmas!!!!!
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RachelFerd said:
I think my Cavallo long boots are pretty much near death - or at least being retired to the hunting field, as the leather has started to rip on the inside - they are nearing ten years of abuse now, so it's fair enough!

I've had a bit of a look around for boots, but haven't seen much that I like that might come in the right size for me?? - I have big (size 8) feet that are long and thin, and I have a long and fairly skinny calf. My current boots (the Cavallos) are 52cms tall with a 36cm calf - I actually had the calf taken in to 34cm which is about right. They are marginally too tall though, so realistically I need boots that are 50cm tall with a 34cm calf - cannot find this size anywhere.

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes this size, or boots that can be made up in that size. I appreciate that I will have to pay quite a lot... I'm thinking combined xmas present. I also much prefer traditional styles - hate boots which have those over emphasised curve at the top with the silly metal stud - yuck.
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Hee hee. I hate those curved top boots also. I like the old-fashioned country riding boots. They just look much better I think. I have the same problem as you having narrow calves and I use my boots from Duo. They do narrow calf sizes and mine are size 32 calf (size 6 shoe). They look so nice it's a shame to wear them just for riding but I get lots of compliments. BUt more importantly - they fit beautifully. Here they are - Brown Nubuck Boots
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The best ones I have seen for skinny calves are the plain brown ones from Gibsons Saddlery in Newmarket - they are very plain but the stable lads ride out 5 horses a day every day in them and they wear extremely tough!!!
 
I got mine from brogini.com and they are 50cm tall by 36cm calf for £150... I'm not sure how small a calf size they go down to but they are ok value for the money, there are more expensive models on the website but as it was first time I bought from them went for the less expensive ones, would buy again though
 
I have long skinny feet (size 7) and skinny calves, and the best boots I've found are the Regent ones - really not expensive and because they do different lengths and sizes (and don't assume that people with big feet have chunky calves) they are a good fit for lots of people. I've just ordered another pair :o:)
 
I had the opposite problem, size 5 1/2 to 6 feet with long legs and great big chunky calves.

Not a huge help unless you happen to be in Spain/Madrid anyway but this place do amazing boots.

http://www.camperasalmantina.es/cat_botas_salto.html

I went there expecting to have to get them handmade and luckily the widest calf in the longest length in a 39 could have been made to measure.

It was when the exchange rate of pound/euro was quite reasonable and at 270 Euros worked out great value for the quality.

Made to measure they will do anything you like for about 400 Euros. They guy showed me this pair of beautifully decorated boots that he cynically remarked would spend more time in the club house with a martini than going anywhere near a horse.

Nice to look at them and dream though and if any of you are ever in Spain wanting to do some horsey shopping go and take a look. (Salto/todo uso is jumping/all purpose and Doma is dressage)
 
Another one for konigs they do a very nice jump boot,,,

dressager--- Konigs are Germany so not sure who the guy from holland is?
 
I have size 5 but a 33cm calf, when I went shopping for some about 3 yeara ago it took an age. Anyway Derby house sell Sarm Hipique boots (I have an older style with zip and laces) but I could get them in a narrow calf, they also would contact sarm to have them made for you if you needed to.

I was told recently that the mountain horse young rider boot has also got a good calf selection but haven't look at that myself yet.

I spoke to a saddler a while ago about long boots, he said that if you buy some boots without zips they they are simple to take in at a later stage (and a cheaper option). if you get zips in they are much harder as it is more complicated... apparently


Good luck
 
I gave up and got a nice pair for dressage (for some reason I found a pair that fitted me but too long in leg to jump in) and then bought boots and chaps for jumping-long skinny feet and skinny calves-only way I could get anything near fitting as everything has bloke size legs when you get my size feet
 
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I'm afraid I don't like the broginis, sarm hippiques or sergio grassios - don't like the overly curved cuts of them and prefer a very traditional style of boot.

Has anyone ever seen Petrie boots? The Petrie Perfect comes in what looks like a suitable size.. and is only at the £200 mark... http://www.tds-saddlers.com/productdetails.asp?PCLinkID=3054
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I do not have the Petrie Perfect, but I do have a pair of Petrie Anky in black (bought off the shelf), plus a pair of brown Petrie Anky Elegance which were made to measure.

Petrie boots are absolutely gorgeous, I had always seen them worn by the Dutch team riders and always loved them. The Anky Elegance would not be suitable for jumping as it's a very high dressage model but the Perfect and the Anky would be.

They do have *a lot* of different calf combinations (it was the only make that I could have bought off the shelf! The only reason why I went for made to measure in the end was that the Anky Elegance were so expensive anyway that an extra £90 didn't make much of a difference ;) ) and they are *stunning* quality (no comparison with my old Cavallos!!).
 
It's a bizarre one. Was resurrected in May for some reason then disappeared again until now :confused:. Still, very good advice! ;)
 
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