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12 Pairs Of Knee-High Boots That Are Viva-Approved

Photo / Mara Sommer, 2022
Photo / Mara Sommer, 2022

These knee-high boots will keep you warm and stylish.

It feels like fashion’s pendulum has always swung emphatically in favour of knee-high boots when things get cooler, which makes choosing the right pair all the more difficult. They’re enduring, ranging from everything from eye-catching biker-style embellishments (read: buckles) to chunky lug soles poised for the pavement and kitten heels tiny enough to actually try.

To help you find your footwear, fashion assistant Annabel Dickson has rounded up some of the season’s best knee-highs that’ll take you places.

Bronwyn boots $550

Bronwyn’s boots offering is growing by the season. This knee-high pair from the local label keeps things soft with a gentle square toe and a stretch back panel.

Srategia boots, $1190, from Scarpa

These Srategia boots go long with a chunky lug sole, while metallic studs bring a visual boost.

Hush Puppies boots, $380, from Hannahs

Classic, simple leather boots are always in, and this Hush Puppies pair clocks in at a practical 3.5cm heel.

La Tribe boots $530

Consider a pair of white boots for something elevated and subversive in equal measure. The small stiletto heel keeps things sharp.

St Agni boots, $899, from Superette

Then there’s python print, a serpentine statement that can bring a new angle to just about any outfit.

Isabella Anselmi boots, $480, from Merchant

These Isabella Anselmi boots cut a sleek figure in chocolate brown and a stacked heel.

Mi Piaci boots $600

Buckle up with these charming, relaxed Mi Piaci knee-highs that recall riding boots.

Zara boots $149

For something that carries a bit more punch, this biker-style boots with a chunky track sole and loud buckles are a great option.

Laura Bellariva boots, $899, from Head Over Heels

It’s no secret that we’ve been seeing something of a Country and Western revival. This soft suede boasts all the hallmarks of a Western-inspired boot that still feels chic.

Tony Bianco boots $439

Also suede: These Tony Bianca boots rendered in a warm caramel.

Aeyde boots $1300

Want a heel but not something frightfully high? Try these Aeyde boots with a diminutive kitten heel.

Khaite boots, $2450, from Muse

If you plan on splurging on your boots, cult-favourite brand Khaite offers this buttery pair in a nod to the 90s.

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