I’m a tall, substantial woman who likes to exercise regularly, hence, my calves are, ahem, very well defined and pretty sturdy, refusing to let themselves be encapsulated in any flimsy tall boots with narrow shafts, which seem to be the norm these days among most manufacturers.

Given that I do love knee-high boots with a purple passion, I’m constantly on the lookout for tall boots that will cater to the calf-endowed woman, such as myself. Not surprisingly, Paul Green delivers again–this time with this wing-tip knee-high boot, ‘Pierre’, available in black or dark brown for about $350. What I particularly like about the construction of these boots is the gored outstep, which allows for extra stretching beyond the 15" circumference. I also like the fact that the inside zipper is as long as the shaft, thus helping with that putting-on, taking-off process. Chic and practical–now, that’s my style!