andyrocks90

Hi, I have the same problem, massive calves. Cannot get any boots to fasten anywhere near at the top, and I've tried them all. I have done some research, and have chosen wulf trials boots as they are a good price and seem to be well made. Anyway, got them home and removed the top buckle, then started unpicking the inside stitching. The boot is made up of leather outer and some thick material bonded to it inside of the lining. Within the inside lining is bonded the bolts which the fastener fastens to. I put the boot on and placed the fastener on the outside in a position which would fasten, but not at the limit of the strap extension, and marked the bolt hole position. With a craft knife and shaking hands(on brand new boots!!), I started score and cut out a rectangular section of the inner material, then forced my fingers in to seperate the interior material from the leather outer. I then simply cut (well drilled) two holes in the outer leather where the clamp was to be placed, then pulled out the interior material and turned it 180 degrees, lined up the 'bolts' with the two holes I drilled, then temporarily screwed on the outside clip. Next I removed the clip, and with some shoe glue, re-glued the inner material to the leather, then re-fitted the outside clip. Then I found something round, about calf size, placed it inside the boot and fastened it up so that it was tight while the glue bonded. Once dry, job done, boot fits and fastens perfectly. The two old holes I filled twice with shoe glue until flush. I have worn boots now and they are great. To finish the job properly, I plan to bond some more material on the inside covering the patch fully, just for added strength, although dosent seem to need it. Fairly radical, but I had no other option. I hope this helps for all of us with superhero legs! Andy