I'm Picky, But These 24 Thigh-High Boots Have My Stamp of Approval

the best thigh-high boots for fall shown with a collage of runway images with models wearing the shoe trend
(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Versace; Gucci; Chanel; Chloé; Fendi)

Do you hear that faint noise in the distance? It's the imminent sound of our shoes going "clickety-clack" as we step into fall. For me, nothing else embodies fall quite like slipping into a pair of statement boots—it's basically the metaphorical starting bell for the start of the new season. But which footwear is actually worth bringing off the bench for fall? Look no further than thigh-high boots. Hear me out: there's no other boot trend that's going to go up in popularity this season (excuse the pun). While I'd admit that thigh-high boots are not the easiest trend to style (compared to ankle booties or even knee-high boots), that didn't deter designers from embracing them throughout their fall/winter 2024 collections.

From slouchy suede tall boots at Chloé to burgundy-red boots at Gucci, there was no shortage of examples of taller boot silhouettes this season. With so many examples of how to wear thigh-high boots shown on the runway, my hunch is that this style will become the most popular style for the rest of the year. However, if you're not convinced that thigh-high boots are that trend, keep reading. With only a few weeks until fall, I figured I'd round up examples of this footwear trend on the runways to soundproof my argument. Plus, I've curated a selection of the 24 best thigh-high boots based on reviews, quality, versatility, brand recognition, and recent trends—just in case you're ready to embrace this trend. If the idea of thigh-high boots used to scare you, prepare to change your tune.

the best thigh-high boots on a model walking the Ferragamo runway show wearing an olive green knit dress with matching patent thigh-high heeled boots styled with a green hug bag

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Ferragamo)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Gucci runway show wearing a mustard yellow deep v-neck mini dress styled with burgundy red tall boots with a green mini bag

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Gucci)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Versace runway show wearing a brown and black houndstooth print jacket over a brown top with black jeans styled with black patent thigh-high boots and a brown bag

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Versace)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Chloé runway show wearing a ruffled tan turtleneck dress with brown thigh-high boots, a red suede bag, and a gold necklace

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Chloé)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Fendi runway show wearing a yellow turtleneck under a gray knit dress styled with gray tights, green thigh-high boots, and a brown bag

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Fendi)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Alaïa runway show wearing a navy funnel neck knee-length coat styled as a dress paired with matching thigh-high boots

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Alaïa)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Bally runway show wearing a navy coat with skinny jeans and black thigh-high boots

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Bally)

a photo showing some of the best thigh-high boots with a model walking the Chanel runway show wearing a pink floppy hat with a long black tweed cardigan styled over a white mini dress paired with brown thigh-high boots

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight; PICTURED: Chanel)
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.