I have really muscular calves and skinny ankles. My calves are easily 18" diameter. I had Salomon boots for years, but in 2015 I switched to Lange boots. Like others have said, a little heel lift will help get the bottom of your calf muscle out of the boot. Combine that with a bit of stretching of the top of the boot, you should be good to go.
Although it is quite a drive from Boston, I recommend Hal at Northern Ski Works at Killington. If you get your boots there, you can go out and ski and come back in if your boots need a small tweak. Northern Ski Works is not on-mountain, but a short drive down the mountain road.
BTW, if you need or want a custom insole, let Hal make one for you when you get your boots. Discounts are always good.
Although it is quite a drive from Boston, I recommend Hal at Northern Ski Works at Killington. If you get your boots there, you can go out and ski and come back in if your boots need a small tweak. Northern Ski Works is not on-mountain, but a short drive down the mountain road.
BTW, if you need or want a custom insole, let Hal make one for you when you get your boots. Discounts are always good.