The Anti-Trend Boots People in Paris, London and Copenhagen Consistently Wear
Ask any fashion person and they’ll tell you that black knee-high boots are the epitome of chic and a versatile footwear option that shouldn’t be overlooked, even when presented with some more—for lack of a better word—exciting boot trends. These sleek, sophisticated boots effortlessly fuse fashion with function, especially when the come with a heel in toe (although flats are all the rage right now, nothing says "elevated” like a heeled boot—just ask Anna Wintour).
Not only are black heeled knee-highs timeless, they transcend seasons and effortlessly complement various outfits. Equally hardworking when worn with both dresses and skirts, another fashion-approved way to don your black boots is by wearing them over top of jeans or tailored trousers. Their knee-high length offers an element of drama to any ensemble, while a heel adds a sense of structure—simply choose a height that you feel comfortable in all-day wear. Get your black heeled knee-high boots right and they’ll prove to be an adaptable footwear option, taking you from the office to a night out with friends.
Universally appealing, they're the one boot style I see women in every major fashion city consistently wearing, from Sylvie Mus's trench coat-and-mini skirt look in Paris, to Ilirida Krasniqi's penchant for patent in Copenhagen, all the way to Liv Madeline's leather-on-leather ensemble in London. Thus confirming their appeal.
The only downside to black boots is that the market is saturated with them—so much so, finding the very best pairs becomes an arduous task. So, I thought I’d take on the load by searching for the best black heeled knee-high boots for every budget. From £50 to £1000, scroll on to see the hottest pairs on the market.
Shop the Best Black Heeled Knee-High Boots:
Keep your silhouette sleek with a sock pair.
You can always count on M&S to deliver a purse-friendly option.
Mark my words; toe-cap detailing will be everywhere this winter.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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