"Timo" wrote in message
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but they're painfully tight at the calf. Will this upper
area of the boot loosen up with use or is this a reason to return them and
keep looking?


Take them back to the shop and they'll probably move the top buckle. Most
boots accomodate this change with a minimum of fuss (they usually have
several holes drilled ready). They might also take a bit of plastic out of
the back achilles area to make more room. Depends on how it presents.

ant