Demonic69 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Hi all. Following on from the excellent post about wellies recently; I've got big calves (leg muscles you sex-starved maniacs), 60cm round at the widest point, about 56 where wellies seem to sit. I was hoping for some warm neoprene ones but most seem to fit to scoot about 45cm. Has anyone seen any with a wider top for fat legs? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I found the Hunter Balmoral with the neo lining fairly wide at the top , good boots but nowhere as good as they once were , last me about two seasons before the first signs of leaks appear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Aren't big calfs called cows 😂 Edited October 22, 2019 by Konnie Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 26 minutes ago, Konnie said: Aren't big calfs called cows 😂 Couldn't really ask for wellies for cows, I don't need 2 pairs 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Sadly you have no chance, mine are 20" 50cm and I had Aigles with the side vent bit opened as wide as would go and still skin tight. Your only choice is bespoke or full side zip and leave it open a ways down and have a strap fitted to the top. I went with some leather Harkila 17" estate boots leaving the backs open, also use leather hiking boots and gaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Mine are 22" at the widest point, loose head prop and hoister of heavy things is my excuse - grub stalkers are nice thick rubber on the foot area, and neoprene on the calf, put on like an ankle boot, then roll the calf bit up like putting on a........wetsuit. what did you think I was going to say? Had mine for a few years, comfy boot, great grip, warm. Can't recommend them enough for those of us with bigger legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 i was going to recommend mine but i measured my calf, I won't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Simple solution . Get some muckboots with neoprene uppers and roll them down a bit . I do that in the summer to keep my feet a bit cooler . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Get to Decathalon and try their side zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ultrastu said: Simple solution . Get some muckboots with neoprene uppers and roll them down a bit . I do that in the summer to keep my feet a bit cooler . A bit cooler, I tried Grubs years ago, same design and my legs and feet were soaked wet off sweat after a days beating and shooting. Skin tight on my calves so no airflow. Could probably order some big leg wellies from America and have them shipped. Edited October 23, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Good luck! The largest I've found is Agile at 24". You might be able to squeeze into them. If I get time I'm going to learn how to make models with polyurethane and make my own pair of wellies. It's the only way I'll get a pair! (lipoedema legs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Be careful when ordering from USA, a friend ordered some 'high' (in height, not smell 😋) leather boots and ended up being hit for the duty. Worked out costing more than sourcing them here. There is, or was, one wellie company offering a wider leg on some of their boots, I just can not remember who it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I would second the Harkila estate boot. A bit pricey, but will last you longer than any rubber welly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I am a fat "person who's parents may not have been married" - 24 stone of prime pork with ham hocks for legs!! "Aigle ISO open" all the way - They ain't cheap but my pair are ten years old and get very regular heavy usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
222mark Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 That's right. Aigle iso open neoprene with the full zip. Just sold a pair for that reason. could of got both my legs in one welly. They are seriously wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I also have big calves and found out last year le chameau do three sizes in their zip up range, the largest calve size being a very ample 48. These are big enough for me to wear two pairs of long socks and water proof trousers. Most stockists will order a pair on for you to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perazzishot Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 La Cham do wide calf options on a few of their range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Evening all. I ended up going for Muck Boots Derwent 2s, happened to be in Go Outdoors for something else and spotted them. They're about the same standard opening, but shorter so they just miss the fattest bit. They were listed at £72 but I'd seen them for £60 online. Told the lass and she price-matched, then took 10% off as per their policy. £54 in the end so I'm a happy bunny! Cheers for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just had a look on le cham own website in a UK 13 you can get a 52cm top in the full zip neoprene lined wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Gumleaf Vikings are great for big calfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, m greeny said: Gumleaf Vikings are great for big calfs Only go up to 50cm calf according to their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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