Buying Guide, Fashion, Style Guides

The Best Knee-High Boots: 8 Designer Pairs for Winter

Buying Guide, Fashion, Style Guides

The Best Knee-High Boots: 8 Designer Pairs for Winter

The short answer: the best knee-high boot is a black leather pair with a mid heel and a shaft that sits close to the calf, such as the Jimmy Choo Alizze Knee Boot 85 and the ATP Atelier Sarconi Knee High Boots. Shop every designer knee-high boot at Coveti, and see the full edit of designer boots.

A knee-high boot is the winter shoe that does the most work: it goes with skirts, dresses and slim trousers, and keeps you warm. The eight below are chosen for shape, leather and heel, and each pair is in stock now.

Knee-high boots at a glance

Style Wear it with
Knee-high boot Midi skirts, dresses
Over-the-knee boot Mini skirts, slim trousers
Stretch boot Knit dresses, leggings
Flat riding boot Jeans, everyday wear

Our picks: the best knee-high boots

1. Jimmy Choo Alizze Knee Boot 85

A knee boot on an 85 mm heel from the London house. Read about Jimmy Choo boots.

2. Khaite Petra Knee-High Boot in Ebano Suede

Dark suede from the New York label.

3. ATP Atelier Sarconi in Black Knee High Boots

A clean black leather boot, made in Italy.

4. Paris Texas Vera 105 Over-the-Knee Boots in Black Leather

A high over-the-knee boot. Read about Paris Texas knee-high boots.

5. Toteme Nappa Over-the-Knee Boots in Black

Soft nappa from the Stockholm label.

6. Alaia Knee Boots in Mesh, Black

A knee boot in Alaia’s mesh.

7. Me and Em ME+EM Stretch Knee-High Boot in Black

A stretch boot that sits close to the leg.

8. Simkhai Mel Calf Hair Knee High Boot in Fig

Calf hair in a deep fig colour.

How to choose knee-high boots

Measure your calf and check the shaft width on the product page; a stretch shaft fits the widest range. A mid heel of 5 to 8 cm is the easiest to wear all day. Read about over-the-knee boots and designer thigh-high boots, and for shorter styles, shop ankle boots.

Frequently asked questions

How should knee-high boots fit?

Snug at the heel, with a shaft that sits close to the calf without pinching.

What do you wear with knee-high boots?

Midi skirts, dresses and slim trousers tucked in.

What is the difference between knee-high and over-the-knee boots?

Knee-high boots end below the knee; over-the-knee boots cover it.

Are knee-high boots in style?

Yes: slouchy, stretch and kitten heel knee-high boots are all current.

Are suede knee-high boots good in winter?

Yes, with a protective spray; avoid heavy rain and salt.

How do I store tall boots?

Use boot shapers and store them upright so the shaft does not crease.