How wide is the shaft opening..I have a larger (athletic calf) and i am wondering how the size runs..true or up/down a size?
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35.3cm. 14inches. They are 12inches at the back of my leg from the heel. Gorgeous boots btw. Had mine 2 years now.
329723
It is based strictly on your calf measurement, which may be large if you are very athletic. You cannot extrapoloate from your height and weight. If you are borderline you probably could size down
1773826
The boot worked well for me. I am in the exact same situation as you are, sort of. One foot is almost a thirteen and the other a hair over size 12. I bought the XL. One advantage is that you don't want your toes right at the front edge or over, because you will stub the front of it now and a gain and you don't want to smash your toe. The XL will put your big toe inside the front edge so it is safe from that. I have medium or a little bit larger sized calves and ankles for my height and weight, 5' 11" and 210 lbs, and it was a good fit all around. It relieved my achilles tendonitis greatly. Good Luck!
1331217
As the others have said, you need a pair larger than what this product offers. My calves are 16", I ordered the medium/large size and they are just the right size. Any larger calves and they would be to tight. Good luck!
2041823
I suggest going to the Sigvaris site @ http://www.sigvarisusa.com/ where you'll find details on the measurements you'll need to properly size the performance calf sleeve.
282604
I wear size 11w and have wide calves. I wear the extra-large and they fit well. They are supposed to fit somewhat tight - that's what provides the support. From my experience, they aren't anywhere near as difficult to pull on as support nylons.
398238
i have a 17 inch calf and I bought the large which is fine, you might consider medium, not sure how sizes run.
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I've only worn it on my calf with a 6" boot but as others have mentioned, it can be worn that way. I don't see such a carry method working all that well for me as it seems to put it so close that I'd likely slice myself on the draw (I'm a fairly slim build) but YMMV.
268270
My daughter's boot is extra-wide @ 17-18 around her calf. The shaft-shapers fit her boot perfectly. Hope that helps. :)
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.
987883
No, it will too small in the calf area. I wear 8 and it did NOT FIT the calf. It was ok in width for the foot but very close for the foot length.
1580859
Measure around the largest part of your calf,Regular is 13"-15"Large is 15"-16"If you get less than 13 go for small
2144513
I wouldn't say they run wide because I have a wide foot and these are still a little snug on my foot. But evidently I don't have a big calf because the sides slap my legs. So I would say that they run wide in the calf but not necessarily wide in the foot. I wear a 8 1/2 wide & ordered a 9 and they were still too small--especially they were not wide enough! I re-ordered a 10 and they fit but still a little snug.
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I purchased this for my mom while recovering from hip surgery so I do not have access to the item to measure. However, I do know that with practice it works very well and if you have large calf muscles like I do, you can easily spread the sock holder apart to accommodate your calf size.
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I bought the large. I am NOT large but had some trouble previously with compression socks. The large digs in and leaves marks around the calf just below my knees. Almost like black and blue circle going around the calf. I suggest you try the large and see how they fit you. I need a larger sock but cannot seem to find any. Hope this helps.
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Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any other help. Mark Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can... » Read More Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any other help. Mark « Show Less
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I have the same problem but they ask for the calf size and mine fit great. I will admit I fell right between two sizes and took the larger. Here is a link for the sizing chart. http://www.foryourlegs.com/skin1/images/medicalfchart.gif