19 Great Knee Boots
Your boot search is over! Here are our picks for the best knee boot styles this season, marked for comfort and great buys.
CROC OF AGES
It's actually stamped leather in a subtle, carefully shaded color.
H Williams, $815; Plaza Too, NYC; 212-924-2180
H Williams, $815; Plaza Too, NYC; 212-924-2180
COMFORT: BLUE HEAVEN
Cloud-walk to work in flat knee-highs with fall's signature three-buckle look.
Aerosoles, $160; Aerosoles.com
Aerosoles, $160; Aerosoles.com
GREAT BUY: TRIPLE PLAY
WINNING STREAK
GET PUNKED
A surprisingly tasteful studded boot: tall, flat, black. It's punk with a better attitude.
Daniblack, $295; ShoeBox, NYC; 212-937-5750
Daniblack, $295; ShoeBox, NYC; 212-937-5750
COMFORT: STRAP-HAPPY
Running-shoe technology makes a good-looking stacked heel a dream for the feet.
Cole Haan, $498; ColeHaan.com
Cole Haan, $498; ColeHaan.com
FLEX AND THE CITY
A leather boot has convenient elastic side panels for on-and-off ease.
Corso Como, $285; Anthropologie; 800-309-2500 for stores
Corso Como, $285; Anthropologie; 800-309-2500 for stores
GREAT BUY: FEELING SHEEPISH
It's faux, but no less cozy than the real deal (and a lot more affordable).
Payless, $45; Payless.com
Payless, $45; Payless.com
COMFORT: GOOD MILEAGE
A suede knee-high with a flat rubber sole will be your go-to weekend boot—guaranteed.
Ecco, $200; EccoUSA.com
Ecco, $200; EccoUSA.com
BEYOND THE PALE
This tender blush is not the usual boot neutral. It will put spring in your winter.
Fratelli Rossetti, $720; 212-888-5107
Fratelli Rossetti, $720; 212-888-5107
GREAT BUY: HOT CHOCOLATE
A LEG UP
The vertical seam on this supple leather wedge generates a long, slim line.
Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $495; SigersonMorrison.com
Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $495; SigersonMorrison.com
THE SHINING
This close-fitting pull-on has a sexy vibe—more like fishnets than boots.
White House Black Market, $118; WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com
White House Black Market, $118; WhiteHouseBlackMarket.com
Berry Appealing
A juicy hue punches up a traditional style.
"Carson Pull On," The Frye Company, $348; TheFryeCompany.com
"Carson Pull On," The Frye Company, $348; TheFryeCompany.com
Zippin' Around
A staple motorcyle boot gives an edge to feminine frocks.
"Darcy boot," Michael Michael Kors, $285, Macy's; 800-622-9748
"Darcy boot," Michael Michael Kors, $285, Macy's; 800-622-9748
All Buttoned Up
Aren't Ya Plaid
Sophisticated and sturdy riding boots make the grade with a preppy polish.
"Vira II" in wool fabric, Etienne Aigner, $181; Shoes.com
"Vira II" in wool fabric, Etienne Aigner, $181; Shoes.com
Trim and Proper
Soft touches and a stacked heel make a grand entrance.
Bruno Frisoni, $1,026; BrunoFrisoni.com for stores
Bruno Frisoni, $1,026; BrunoFrisoni.com for stores
We're Swayed
This ruched suede can also be folded up over the knee.
"Bonnie," $100; BakersShoes.com
O's Complete Boot Guide:
More than 70 styles we love
"Bonnie," $100; BakersShoes.com
O's Complete Boot Guide:
More than 70 styles we love
From the November 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine