Knee-High Boots Are the Only Style I'm Interested in—These 27 Pairs Are Perfect
Year in, year out, when the weather is cold you can always guarantee two things–one, leather will always come back into fashion, and two, you will see me in knee high boots. Why? Undeniably, there's just something about the style of the long boot that instantly elevates any outfit.
For that reason, knee-highs are, hands down, my favourite boot silhouette, and although they've never officially been out of style, it seems like classic leather knee-high boots are really having a moment of late.
From celebrities to top-tier influencers, everyone is wearing leather knee-high boots, and I don't think that's a coincidence. For one, they're just so chic. It also helps that brands from both the high-street and designer worlds have invested in knee boots in a big way, meaning there's a pair to suit you, whatever your budget.
Leather knee-high boots offer so much outfit milage to be tapped. Right now they work best under knitted dresses or over leggings, but they're also the perfect transitional accessory to take your floatier dresses and slip skirts all the way from winter into spring and autumn. With this in mind, while searching for my own perfect pair, I've curated an edit below of the very best real-leather knee-high boots out there. All of these classic pairs, whether you opt for a flat, low or high heel, will elevate your outfits for years to come (especially as real leather boots only get better with age—just be sure to re-heel them as needed). Scroll on to see my favourites in full.
SHOP THE BEST KNEE-HIGH BOOTS:
Flat boots are in, which means you can tick off fashion and function with these.
These are right at the top of my wish list right now...
I'm obsessed with the striking snakeskin print on this pair.
Every single Who What Wear editor is crushing on these perfect boots right now.
If you're looking for a classic boot that still has subtle detailing, these could easily pass for a more expensive designer pair.
From Kate Middleton to Mary-Kate Olsen, everyone's wearing riding boots. These Gucci's will last forever.
Gianvito Rossi always does beautifully polished knee high boots.
Deep burgundy is the colour of the season, and it's surprisingly versatile.
This minimalist pair is so refined.
I always turn to COS for expensive-looking high street buys.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.
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