Winter boots with a grippy sole - black leather, extra wide fit

Lovely and warm Ilves ankle boots! These stylish black ankle boots are not only comfortable to wear, but also really easy to put on, even for feet with a higher instep, thanks to two long hook-and-loop straps. The straps are adjustable, with stitching that allows you to cut off any excess if needed. The ankle boots have an extra-wide, roomy fit, a rounded toe, and plenty of room in the instep and around the ankle. Gorgeous ankle boots for all kinds of occasions!

Grip+ by Solepex soles: Grip and traction! The shoes are otherwise made in Portugal, but are suitable for Finnish winters. The grippy soles are designed and made in Kankaanpää. "These shoes have high-quality grippy soles. They are made by combining two different flexible thermoplastic rubbers. The softer TR rubber in the middle of the sole provides more grip, while the harder material at the edge increases durability. The grooved design and rubber studs increase friction, making walking more secure and comfortable."

• Width: K (extra wide)
• Upper material: Leather
• Lining material: Teddy fleece
• Removable insole: No
• Tex membrane: No
• Heel height: 4 cm
• Sole thickness under the ball of the foot: 2 cm

Maria the merchant’s medium-width feet – details:

• Not a high instep and not a low instep
• A “flipper” shape, meaning the toes are almost equally long, with no pronounced curve at the toe line 😊
• A slightly rounded toe box suits best; very pointed shapes often don’t have enough room for Maria’s big toe
• Usually wears size 43, with a medium-wide G last or a wide H last
• In barefoot shoes, typically size 42, because there’s enough room for the toes
• Length of the longer foot 26.5 cm
• Width at the ball of the foot 10.8 cm

Size 42 in this style was the closest fit for Maria's foot. The length was more than adequate, and the width was even a little too much for Maria's foot. Nothing pinched! They really were too loose for Maria's foot, both in height and around the ankle. Such lovely, comfortable shoes!