My calf is big. How wide can it stretch?
1996725
My calf measures 14.5" and just below the knee 13.5"...kinda chubby, and I have had no problem with these hose. AND, I really like its color and texture. They really look like regular hose and not supphose! Happy hunting! Annieoldgirl aka Grannie Annie
1996726
I ordered the Medium, and my calf is 14cm diameter, there would be some room for stretch, but not too much.
1996727
I don't know how far they stretch, but my calf is 14" and the hose would fit larger than that. They have a full toe and a good length for a knee high, so that would help. I really like mine.
1217928
Technically yes. It does stretch, but the fabric tends to pinch when doing a lot of walking and the top part (that goes around the thigh) folds over or slides down with a lot of activity. I have yet to find a brace that will properly fit a large knee.
116435
When I contacted a representative from the company, she explained to me that if your calf is 16" or larger, you will want to get the XL Gravity Boots. Unfortunately, she wasn't so sure on any ankle measurements though. I hope that helps.
1344570
Not much stretch. By comparison, my hand is 3 1/2" wide and 7 1/2" long. I have a medium that fits, well, like a glove. I'd suggest you go with a large.
668600
I do not have large calves. However they do stretch and are tough to get on but any GREAT stocking will be. Hope this helped ya out!
2060294
They can adjust pretty wide. What you should be concerned with is the Velcro. The Velcro will wear out rather quickly as mine did and you will have issues fastening the straps, especially with a big calf.
1706572
On the large splint, the strap reaches reaches about 18", but at least on me it doesn't hit on the widest part of my calf. My calf is 20" at the widest point and it juuust fits me.
2144514
My foot is Medium but these are plenty wide for me even w/ socks, and the calf part is wide. I got a half size larger than I usually wear and put an insert in the boots.
1484834
The answer is no. Please read below: 1- To find your size, first measure around the calf (widest part of lower leg) and also around the ankles. Go to the size chart on the product page and based on the mesurements taken youll find your size. 2- The support is determined by severity of swelling/edema. Mild swelling will do with a 15-20, I wear 20-30 Large with a calf 16.5" when swollen. 3- Any compression over 20-30 is best determined by a doctor as it may cause unwanted side effects or dangerous over compression if not needed. 4- If your problem is lymphatic drainage, there re ways to manually massage for relief and these stocking compliment/work like magic. Always best to check with a doctor first.
77684
I don't know. I have never measured my calf. I think mine is a regular calf size. I am a swimmer. I went with my shoe size. I use them for flying. I am a flight attendant and I needed a lot of compression. They really do the work. I am satisfied with my purchase.
1397568
It's universally sized. There are 3 velcro bands that you bring over the top of the calf for desired compression.
1675819
I'm sorry - I did not need the stretch in the toe area - I just used it for the calf part of the boot.
790299
Not good if you have larger calves -- I wear a 15" boot circumference... this barely makes it around my calf. It's supposed to be 2" above the ankle. So sad.
774761
they are very wide on the calf. they flop a lot - make sure you wear socks with them for best comfort.
2128227
These only help the boot to hold its shape to prevent unwanted creases in the leather. However, it does not stretch the calf wider. Hope this helps.
1875958
I have a size 14-15 shoe depending on the brand and its too small for me. When I have a shoe on it doesnt fit in the heel, and trying to push it backwards with my ankle produces no stretch. Without the shoe the upper calf stretch feels very uncomfortable on the heel and I still can't get it to push back far enough to stretch. Im going to do a little more reading about the exercises and see if Im using it wrong though, but this has been my experience.
838166
It is very large. It should be fine, especially worn above the calf, just below the knee joint, as intended.