I have a solid 18inch calf…
I have a solid 18inch calf measurement... Yup... No joke - and I'm only 5'2 with size 5 feet - which means the concept of long boots was something I had long dismissed as the market doesn't cater for these ratios.
I have tried all the leading brands "wide calf" and "sporting calf" sizes, always left feeling defeated, upset, frustrated and disappointed in my own body. I took a trip over to Tuffa Boots with the expectation of purchasing ankle boots and chaps.
What can I say... If you struggle to find a boot that fits you properly, you're a "funny shape" or "odd proportion" go visit them over at Dereham - they were so welcoming and not at all phased by my sizing issues - they were patient and knowledgeable. Their boots are absolutely beautiful. British design, manufactured in Portugal and made to an exceptional standard.
These are boots made with a job in mind, made to last and be fully functional. Also something you learn shopping for wide calf boots is they often end up looking big, boxy and cumbersome - not at Tuffa - their boots flatter and accentuate the right places, they're not heavy or oversized.
I now get the pleasure of breaking these beautiful boots in ready to enjoy a spring/summer of riding ahead. And yes... I absolutely also brought a pair of chaps because it's nice to have options!








