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Shaft height

How tall the upper part of a boot is, which tells customers where the boot will reach on the leg.

Shaft height separates ankle boots, mid-calf boots and knee-high boots. Size charts usually list it per size, because it grows slightly with each size.

Drawing showing where to measure shaft height, labelled AAShaft height
How to measure

Measurement A: Measure up the back from the sole to the top of the shaft.

Related terms

Shaft circumferenceHeel height

Size charts that use shaft height

2 templates
Men's Boots Size Chart
Footwear · 7 – 12
Women's Boots (with Shaft) Size Chart
Footwear · 5 – 10
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