Anyone take IN Parlanti boots?

[keenkick725]

I just ordered a pair from Parlanti website-tried my best to measure my calf but sure enough it’s a little roomy at the top. The foot and ankle and lower calf feel lovely, but the top is certainly gappy and I am worried how bad it’ll look after some use.

Anyone take their boots to cobbler to bring them in a bit? Did it turn out fine?

[Foitin]

Might be best to try to get in the next size down in the calf and to also increase the height. If not, wait til the boots break in and then try to get them taken in. As you know they’ll fit quite differently in a month or two! FWIW, both pairs of Palantis I’ve had have been too big at the top. The second pair is wearing better because I got extra tall: this coming from a person who is literally 5.1 ft. on her tippy toes. Good luck!!

[keenkick725]

I despise the process of exchanging via mail. The thought is exhausting. It is also super snug around the ankle and lower calf, it’s just the top of the calf that looks awkward.

I once had tuccis let out at the panel and it was perfect. Couldn’t tell a difference; was hoping to do the same but bring the panel in a bit.

[IPEsq]

Contact Pisano’s in PA. They work on Parlanti and do nice work usually.

[NoHopeNoScope]

Not Parlanti, but I got a steal of a deal on a pair of tall boots that fit great except the calf. I am an x-slim or xx-slim calf depending on the brand, and these were a regular calf. I have a very talented local cobbler who worked magic on those boots. They definitely are on the more “relaxed fit” spectrum, but they are pretty darn good compared to where they started! I got the boots for $60 brand new, and paid $150 to have them tailored. Worth it for me—I really had nothing to lose with the price I paid though. This was as much as he felt he could reasonably tailor without messing up the boot.

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[SonnysMom]

I second Pisano in Phoenixville PA. Lovely work.