This Year's Top 12 Boot Trends

Wuthering Heights

Aggressive over-the-knee platforms get toned down with a thigh-length swingy skirt and a medium-sized bag. The loose, slouchy style leaves room to be cre-ative—scrunch them down, fold them over or wear as is; the classic round-toe and heel means they'll be -doing duty as a wardrobe staple long after 2009.

Christian Louboutin; $1,995; Barneys New York; 800-822-7639