Seriously. Why is it so flipping hard to find affordable boots in a size 12? >:(
I’ve been wearing TuffRider Baroque men’s boots for the past two years and they’ve been great, aside from the zipper replacements and elastic restitching. But I would like something a little nicer. Like the 300-400$ range. This does not exist.
Alas, I fear you are correct. You will need to get custom. That’s not going to happen in the 300-400$ range. 
I feel you. I don’t have large feet, but small ones that are quite wide. I have to buy a size larger to cram my foot in. But, then the height will be insufficient in an off the rack boot. We can’t win.
I know what you’re talking about - it seems rather ridiculous. . . my shoe size is a 7 but my calves are a bit over 15", so to fit over socks and breeches, I’d need a 15 1/2" or 15 3/4" calf. But the large the calf size, the taller the shaft, as well.
And my legs aren’t that long. So it would seem there are no off-the-rack boots, in any price range that would fit me,
How tall do you need it? Because I figured out that if I were a size 7 (I’m a 6) there would be about 10 options for me and my 17" calves. Now, I can get the Tuff Rider Plus Riders off the shelf. They and Mountain Horse winter boots are the only options, and the Tuff Riders I don’t even use the wide calf - so they are probably too big for you!
First I checked, for example:
https://www.horseloverz.com/english-…hoCGlQQAvD_BwE
I believe Tuff Riders run wider than their claims, so they might work. They are shorter than the MH wide calves are.
[URL=“https://www.equestriancollections.com/ladies-riding-boots/english-riding-boots/dress-boots/tuffrider-ladies-baroque-dress-boots”]https://www.equestriancollections.co…ue-dress-boots
I believe Tuff Riders run wider than their claims, so they might work. They are shorter than the MH wide calves are.
I feel your pain, but not personally (I wear a size 6). However, my husband is tall (6’4") and wears a size 14 to 15 (depending on the type of shoe). He cannot get tall boots in his size unless he goes custom. The ONLY boot that he can get in his size is a Justin Roper (which is a paddock boot—he just removes the little fringe “garnish” that makes it look western). They come in sizes up to 14, I think. And he has custom half chaps for his super long, thin, calves. Recently he checked into custom boots and is still waiting to hear back from the tack store to see if the manufacturer is even willing to make him custom boots.
I feel so bad for him because I have all kinds of “off the shelf” options ----I have summer show boots, paddock boots, winter boots, boots for traipsing through a muddy pasture, etc. ALL of them are readily available, and most were on sale. He has NO options for winter boots. I even tried to find the boot cozies (not sure what they are called)— the neoprene covers that go over the toe of your boot to protect it and keep your feet warmer. But again, they didn’t come in a big enough size. So I do understand how limited things are!
You can give these a try, maybe? if you are ok with ordering from Europe.
https://www.cavallo-shop.de/konfigurator.html
They come in different sizes all over and you can kind of order the boot made to measure.
I actually own a pair of them (although just bought from an online store) and they are ok. Not super fancy dressage boots or anything, obviously. But they will do the trick. They are also quite wide in the foot and comfortable to wear, but the zippers are pretty bad quality. I’d also like for them to be a bit more grippy, but they are still new.
Ariat makes an 11 and they run about a size large so maybe worth a try?
Ah, but they don’t make specific dressage boots any more, I think. Whoops, sorry.
I ordered my last two pairs from Holland. They’re very nice to work with and have lots of off-the-shelf sizes. Check the size chart here. https://www.dutchridingboots.eu/petrie-boots-petrie-olympic-dressage.html
I threw the site into Google translate and started the configurator, but it still looks like the sizes only go up to 11.5?
If I knew I could rely on the sizing, I would order overseas in a heartbeat. But I can’t seem to find consistent sizing for Euro to American - then what do I do with a pair of boots that were shipped overseas? 
Holy crap!!! I think these might be the ones! No one in the US seems to sell Petrie’s over size 10 or 11. Thank you!! :love-struck:
“How tall do you need it? Because I figured out that if I were a size 7 (I’m a 6) there would be about 10 options for me and my 17” calves." My calves are 16", shoe size is a 7.5 (6.5, but I go up a size for width) and from floor to back of knee I measure 19". Even the 7.5’s in “Extra Tall and Wide” do not fit me. I’m currently schooling horses in Ariat Field boots because they do the trick, but I would never show in them.
Netg, I remember measuring the length of my calf from floor to just behind my knee but I can’t remember precisely
what that was but I want to say about 16". And most of the wide/extra wide boots seem to accompany an 18-19" shaft.
Which wouldn’t work - even after dropping an inch. But thanks anyway! I appreciate the response.
It sounds like they’re probably typically too short for you? I think I was seeing more like 18" in height? At least if too tall you can cut them down.
I would need 19" high and 15" calf. I honestly haven’t measured height in ages. I think that was the height I had though. I might go higher.
I have really big feet, tbh. I wear a men’s EU 41 is sneakers for instance (although I’m female). I always have trouble finding shoes as they are so damn small. And these in the foot give me plenty of room with the soft soles still in them. So, I’d say they are even a bit bigger than anything. They also have easily removable soles so you can remove them at first until the leather gives. Maybe ask them for some measurements of the sole or something?
Yes. I have never been able to get “off the rack” boots tall enough, even if they otherwise fit. Sigh.
I know… I have a 17" calf, and I cannot find any NICE (not clunky) looking dress boots. I really wanted some Ariats, sadly not going to happen.
For schooling/training I ride on paddock boots…or even…gasp…running shoes.
Tall boots are reserved for shows (or maybe clinics) because my feet get tired and sore when I’m on my feet all day.
I have several pair of custom Dehner and Kroop boots. Personally I like the Kroops better than the Dehners.
I have not found any ridding shoe that provides a good footbed if you are standing on your feet a long time.
I don’t believe there’s any rule that says you can’t wear field boots, even. But for soft boots with no laces that I have seen at recognized competitions, I really like the Ariat Volant S. There’s nothing stiff about these boots and they have a lovely footbed. They fit my gigantic calves, too.
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