Your perfect pair starts with the right fit. Learn how to measure for boots, including your calf and shaft height, understand calf width, and use each style’s fit details to find the Vince Camuto boots that suit you best.
How to Measure for Boots
Measure Your Calf
Sit with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Wrap a tape measure around the widest part of each calf and note where the tape overlaps. Use the larger of the two measurements when referencing the calf width guide for the specific boot style you’re considering.
Don’t have a flexible tape measure? Use a piece of string instead. Wrap it around the widest part of your calf, mark where the ends meet, then lay the string flat against a ruler to find your measurement.
DO measure widest part of calf, when measuring for shaft circumference. If your calf measures less than the shaft circumference measurement noted in our product description, the boot will fit you.
DON’T measure the thinner part of the calf.
Measure Shaft Height
Shaft height tells you where a boot may hit on your leg. It’s measured at the back of the boot, from the top of the heel to the top of the boot.
Because everyone’s proportions are different, use shaft height as a guide to where the boot may sit on you—not to choose your size. Use your shoe size and calf measurement to find the right calf width, and keep in mind that shaft height varies slightly by shoe size.
Find Your Fit
Take a look at the Sangeti Calf Width Guide below to see how calf measurements and shaft height vary by shoe size, then check the product page for the fit details specific to the style you’re considering. If you’re between sizes, size up.
Find Your Perfect Pair
Vince Camuto offers wide calf options across knee-high boot styles, plus narrow calf and extra wide calf options on select styles. Check the calf width guide on each product page to find your best fit, and keep in mind that shaft height varies slightly by shoe size.
Explore Additional Expert Guides
How do I measure my calf for boots?
Sit with your feet flat on the floor and wrap a flexible tape measure around the widest part of each calf. Measure both legs and use the larger measurement when reviewing the calf width information for a specific boot.
Where should I measure boot shaft height?
Boot shaft height is measured along the back of the boot, from the top of the heel to the top of the shaft. Keep in mind that shaft height can vary slightly by shoe size.
How do I know which calf width is right for me?
Compare your calf measurement with the style-specific calf width guide on the product page. Vince Camuto offers standard, wide calf, and select narrow calf and extra wide calf styles, so available fits will vary by boot.
Does calf width affect shoe size?
Not typically. Calf width refers to the fit around the leg rather than the foot. For Vince Camuto, extra wide calf styles also feature a wider footbed, while other calf-width options maintain the standard foot fit.
Should I measure both calves before buying boots?
Yes. Calf measurements can differ slightly from one leg to the other, so measure both and use the larger measurement when choosing your fit.
What is the best way to measure for boots?
When learning how to measure for boots, start with your calf circumference and review the boot’s shaft height and style-specific fit details. These measurements will give you the clearest idea of how a tall boot will fit through the leg.