I'm a fan of Sam Edelman, with several of his cute flats & a pair of ankle boots in my closet, so I was excited to try on his taller boots for narrow calves, the
Paradox. Indeed there is a paradox involved: Why does this style look sleek on the leg, even with a larger-than-advertised opening measurement (15" in a size 7.5) and a roomier-than-ideal ankle (11")?
The sleek look probably has something to do with the Paradox's quite narrow (13.25") midcalf measure. But also, the design of the boot really helps. The stretch panels on either side are only 1.5" wide, giving the Paradox the mainly-leather look many of us prefer and making this a standup style (no flopping). Thumbs up on the leather itself, which feels soft to the touch but is still sturdy and has a bit of gloss to it without being "shiny." Absolutely a 24/7, dress-up-or-down style.
Other nice touches: A grippy sole combats the slip-sliding issues that sometimes plague stylish riding boots...
And a cute "SE" logo under the pull tab in back models subtlety. (Other labels, please take note! We don't all like to pay for the privilege of serving as walking billboards....)
Rating:
Beauty: ****/5
Value: ****/5
Calf slimness: ***/5
In black or brown.
Find it at:
Great deals on
ebay -- and as of March 2016, I'm not sure where else you can find these particular Edelman boots for small calves
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