7 Great Over-the-Knee Boots

Your boot search is over! Here are our picks for the best over-the-knee styles this season, marked for comfort and great buys.

By Katherine B. Weissman

COMFORT: DO THE FLIP

Pull up over the knee for an edgy, all-suede leg, or turn down.

Calvin Klein, $220, Macy's; 1-800-622-9748

FULL COVERAGE

The gently bloused leg and seaming at the knee ensure a hassle-free fit.

Restricted, $110, Endless.com

SWEET PLUM

Wear this luscious boot's thigh-flattering contoured top cuffed or unfolded.

See by Chloé, $715, Neiman Marcus; 800-365-7989

GREAT BUY: HIGH RISE

This flat, foot-friendly boot won't tug at the knee because of the double buckle in back.

Volatile, $88, ShoeMall.com

GREAT BUY: GAINING ALTITUDE

Big trend, little price. A slight dip in back minimizes bulk around the knee.

Skechers, $59, 800-746-3411

UP IN SMOKE

This side-buttoned, boldly seamed boot is an absolute pearl.

Seychelles, $230, SeychellesFootwear.com

Fashion Meets Function

The over-the-knee runway style is made wearable by a mid-size heel.

"Reva," Cynthia Vincent, $395; LordandTaylor.com

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From the November 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine