Are these tighter around the calves?
615383
That will probably depend on your sizing. All the reviews including mine advise sizing up maybe even 2 full sizes. I got the XXLs, my legs are pretty thick and they do not get tight at the calves. They are slightly loose from right above the knee all the way down. That said, they are NOT so loose that they could get caught in the chain.FWIW - if you can get the right size these pants are a winner! I'm about to order a 2nd pair.
615384
No, zipper bottom ankles help slip on but overall a loose fit NOT SKIN TIGHT. My son and I felt no tightness, though we are both slim.
615385
Should not be a problem. They are made with cycling in mind, so the legs are form fitting and the ankle opening is narrower. The best way to describe the fit is like a pair of skinny jeans as opposed to straight-leg jeans; they get narrower down by the ankles. I lift weights and have relatively muscular legs for my height. I have no problem with the fit around my calves. I have these pants in a large, have 15.5" calves, and these fit great.
1205866
Yes, they stretch, which eases taking them on/off. Still comfortable to wear.
31875
My calves are 14.5 and I got the large and they fit me. I'm not sure how big the x-large get, but you may be right.
450323
I don't know if they give the measurement around calves but my husband are real big. Around calves would matter
537227
They are not over the calf. they are more just above the ankle. My husband likes them and they don't cause indentations... see other comment also
1773615
It appears to be. They do stretch. But they do feel tight when first put on. I do not have a big hand and they felt tight for me.
1638219
No. They are like big, thick balloons. Tops are tight until they stretch out a bit.
915
I don't think so. My wife's calves are in the 16" range and they are pretty darn tight.
364891
All I can say is that my calves measure 17.5 inches around and the XL fits me snugly but, I think, just right. The material is VERY stretchy and they are well made. I think you want a snug fit for these.
841125
I would say yes. The foot area is cushioned but not so thick you can't get shoes on.and the calf part is thinner and nice and loose which I need with my diabetic swelling.
10746
I wouldn't say they are loose fit, but they are definetly not tight fit. I'm not a muscle bound guy. I've got a little guy, and I feel quite comfortable wearing it. Fits like a comfortable t-shirt. Hope that helps
1584723
I think they do. I bought medium and was happy with them. The first couple times putting them on they will be more snug. But it gets easier the more you use them.
743636
i would have to say yes, they might be as much as 1/8" thick. i have the same issue with my riding boots - they are already kind of snug and the socks make them hard to zip up but they are warm!
2237894
These socks are not over-the calf nor are they too tight. I have rather large calf's and feel they are just right.Roger P.
380617
They are not tight by any means, nor do they ride down into my shoes.They are very comfortable. However, I would guess that if most socks are tight for you, these will be as well.
827904
They fit just below the knee. The compression is good and they don't tend to slide down.
2095304
I have pretty large calves and wear the IV size...they are going to and are supposed to be very snug fitting. I wear them for a couple days in a row so as to not wear out the tightness. I own 3 pair and wear them daily to my CrossFit workouts; wouldn't go without!