“How do hunter boots fit curvy girls?” I get this question in my inbox at least once every time I post a picture of myself in them. Hunter boots are absolutely the most beloved preppy rain boot but it get’s a little trickier for wider calves. So today, I am happy to talk through Hunter boot sizing for curvy girls. Finally!
Hunter Boot Sizing for Curvy Girls
I’ve worn hunter boots a few times on the blog from outfits to shopping guides to this cute little DIY and I finally am putting together a post on sizing. Feel free to count this as the comprehensive guide to hunter boots for curvy girls. Hunter boots come in four main styles original tall, wide adjustable, short and Chelsea Boots. Over the years, I’ve owned all of the taller boot styles and have opted out of the short ones because I tend to live in L.L. Bean boots for a short style. (Though I would make a very large exception for a pair of the cute little yellow Hunter boots).
General Sizing
Old tweed jacket (similar) // old jeweled shirt // tweed skirt // tights // adjustable hunter boots
First thing’s first, Hunter boots are meant to be worn with your real clothes. I say this because whenever someone messages me, they say, “my calf is X inches around”. But do you plan on just wearing hunter boots with your exposed calf? More than likely not. I would factor in either a thick sock or your favorite pair of jeans for the most accurate measurement.
I am a size 12 in clothing. My calves are ~43 cm or ~17 in at their widest point. In my favorite pair of jeans, they are ~46 cm or ~18.5 in., which makes a world of difference. I measured in my favorite pair of jeans which are a pair of overalls I wear to do yard work. It’s where my Hunter boots really shine and prove their value. Because I have put them through their paces. If you plan to only wear them with skinny jeans, that’s okay too! Measure in those and then check out Hunter boot’s sizing guide. If you would like a thorough fit guide that compares and contrasts each boot that Hunter sells, you can check out their fit guide.
Tall Hunter Boots
I’ve owned the original tall Hunter boots and they were lovely but the calf is 39.4 cm for my size 9 boot. As you can see from my measurements, that’s way too small. (Full disclosure: I owned them before I gained weight but even then the fit was tight enough that I knew they weren’t right for me). Speaking of being a size 9, I am a true 8.5 but Hunter recommends you add 6mm to the size of your foot when predicting size to allow for room and movement. The additional room also allows for air to circulate in the toe of your boots to keep the heat in. Instead of adding 6mm, I just went up half size for that reason.
It also allows for a thicker sock. Since Hunter boots are not warm, you are going to want to buy thick socks if you live in a colder climate or if you are just cold often. I’m not often cold but even if you are not cold or gardening, make sure you wear a sock so the rubber doesn’t irritate your feet.
Huntress Boots
The Huntress has a wide fit calf and lower height. The strap for the Huntress is a webbed fixture on the outer side of the boot. I purchased mine in red and they have been a staple in my wardrobe ever since. I am not technically plus size but can say this fit would be a great Hunter Boot for a plus size girl. The opening of the size 9 calf is a 46 in. More than enough room for my favorite jeans and still stylish.
They are also a great option for petite curvy girls as they are a bit shorter than the original Hunter boot while still allowing room for a larger calf. You can see how low they are on my calves compared to the taller adjustable boots. The only draw back is the Huntress boots no longer come in the fun colors that Hunter is known for. Don’t give up hope though, the colors tend to come in and out each season.
Wide Adjustable
The wide adjustable is my favorite of the fits. The strap for these is actually a “gusset” in the back that allows for more room to breathe without sacrificing style with the strap on the outside of the shoe. They sit directly under the knee which means you still get the look of the tall original without losing the height like the huntress. You also get the added bonus of the adjustable boots also coming in a variety of fun colors.
Colors
I own a few colors of the Hunter boots as you can see here. I get really good use out of them. The color that I get the most bang for my buck out of is actually the red. It’s such a fun, easy pop of color that they were my first and most highly used. Especially because I trash the red ones in the garden. I highly recommend. 10/10.
Though the red are not currently available in Huntress, they are available in the short gloss at Nordstrom. Crossing all of my fingers and toes that they eventually bring back the red color in more shapes and sizes. If not, the green has definitely been equally as versatile for me.
Hopefully this guide was helpful for those of you who are looking for Hunter boots with larger calves. It’s not the end all be all but at least you can get some idea of sizing on a real person. Please let me know if you have any questions happy to help where I can.
XOXo Prepford Wife