These are gorgeous boots, GORGEOUS!!  But, they are not for wider calves.  I'm 5'7" and have a 16" circum around the thickest part of my calf.  I thought for sure this would be the boot stylish enough for my thick calf.  Not a chance.  Could barely get it over my ankle, and I do NOT have kankles...just wanted to be clear about that ;-)  I need to send them back - poo! They're so dang cute.  So sad. Back to the drawing board.