Well, These 30 Chunky Knee-High Boots Have Stolen My Heart
Fall ushers in a few of my favorite things: crisp breezes, colorful leaves, and of course, the best thing of all: boots season. Sure, you can wear boots year-round, but as a fashion lover, I find immense joy thumbing-through runway imagery to see which fall boot trends will reign supreme for the season. It is one of my favorite past-times. And while there are several great styles to shop for right now, I’m most excited about chunky knee-high boots.
Seriously, who doesn’t love a good pair of knee-high boots? Fortunately, this season’s fresh iterations take my obsession for the staple to new heights. With versions of chunky knee-high boots featuring everything from lug soles, platforms, and western details, this is by far one of fall’s most versatile boot styles. Keep scrolling through as I’ve rounded up the 30 best chunky knee boots to shop for right now.
It’s impossible to scroll through Instagram without noticing how chunky, lug-sole knee-high boots have become the it-style among influencers. Luckily there are various ways to style this winter-friendly boot that can be found everywhere from Ganni to Steve Madden.
It’s not a chunky knee-high boot roundup without including Ganni’s beloved Chelsea style.
These simple boots are bound to become your go-to for the rest of the season.
The contrasting lugsole on these boots is truly something else.
Investing in these Proenza Schouler boots isn’t a bad idea at all.
If you’re not into lug-soles, the alternative way to buy into this trend is opting for a timeless chunky heeled knee-high boot. Not only do thicker heeled styles mean the shoe will be more comfortable, but they’re also more versatile.
Some of the best chunky knee-high boots are simple, like these from Schutz.
Prediction: These boots will become your wardrobe’s unsung hero.
If Carrie Bradshaw is your forever style icon, thena platform, chunky, knee-high boot this fall seems right up your alley. The higher, the better.
These boots are giving ’70s vibes in the best possible way.
Okay, we have to talk about these boots. The lilac hue, the chunky heel, the height… too hot to handle.
Now these boots are begging to go out on the town.
The lug sole on these platform boots will prevent slippage.
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.
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