My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

For beauty and fashion style advice, join in our Style forum chat.

Style & Beauty

Are black knee-high boots really naff?? Why cannot I not find any that I like?!

26 replies

PacificDogwood · 27/08/2015 22:28

I am in the market for black, mid-heeled, not-too-narrow-heeled (cuban or block heel or the likes) knee-high boots to go with skirts and dresses. I need to be able to walk/stand all day in them and they need to be smart enough for work.

I've looked at John Lewis, House of Fraser, Dune and various random websites (including ebay!) and just cannot find anything that is just 'right' or gives me that 'must have' feeling.

Is it me, or them boots??

OP posts:
Report
PacificDogwood · 27/08/2015 22:32

Total bargain but are they nice? I cannot tell anymore… Confused

OP posts:
Report
RickOShay · 28/08/2015 06:57

I think they are lovely, and a bargain. Get them Grin

Report
HoggleHoggle · 28/08/2015 07:03

I've just culled all my knee high boots after loving them for many years. They didn't feel right for the look I wanted anymore although saying that I still see them on other people and think they can look lovely with the right outfit.

Have you tried Clarks? I usually love their stuff and it's comfortable - apart from my new ankle boots which have ripped my heels to shreds during my first wear Angry

Report
HoggleHoggle · 28/08/2015 07:04

I also got my last knee high boots from Aldo, although that was a few years ago so not sure what their stuff is like now

Report
Iggly · 28/08/2015 07:21

Best pair of knee high boots, as you describe were from Jones the bootmaker. They lasted me for years and years. I still miss them now Grin

Report
BikeRunSki · 28/08/2015 07:27

I was going to sugguest looking at Nine West. The boots you've linked to are lovely.

Report
twojumpingbeans · 28/08/2015 07:31

I accept I am in the minority thus far but I think they are definitely whispers mum boots. Sorry.

Report
twojumpingbeans · 28/08/2015 07:32

Didn't mean that to be bold, am hopeless at this lark.

Report
Alfabetibisgeti · 28/08/2015 07:37

Have you tried M&S?
I know it's no fashionable to shop there on mn but some of the footwear is really nice.
Can't link in my phone but I'm sure I saw a black suede block heel the other day which was lovely.

Report
Alfabetibisgeti · 28/08/2015 07:41

Just a screen shot, but these? Not real suede though.

Are black knee-high boots really naff?? Why cannot I not find any that I like?!
Report
BestIsWest · 28/08/2015 08:46

I gave up on long boots last year. They always seem to gather around my ankles like droopy tights and hurt me. I took to wearing black ankle boots with opaques instead and felt much happier.

Report
ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 28/08/2015 08:48

Knee boots with a low heel are a bit 2001

Report
Savagebeauty · 28/08/2015 08:54

They are very elegant as long as they fit correctly. Ie tight to the leg with no gaping
I live in them..have black leather and black suede.

Report
Dancergirl · 28/08/2015 09:54

I had no idea knee boots were over! What do you wear with skirts then?

Report
PetiteBateau · 28/08/2015 09:56

Boots are over? Grin How ridiculous. Of course they're not

Report
TPel · 28/08/2015 10:00

Pacific they are fab boots. I clicked to buy them but only left in size 8. Grrr

Report
MrsEvadneCake · 28/08/2015 10:04

If you feel comfortable in them and like how they look then wear them. I've no time for fashion myself so am not helpful in that respect. I like them and would wear them with a dress or skirt.

Report
Coastingit · 28/08/2015 10:16

To me they are a bit passé worn over jeans or leggings, and a bit mumsy. But worn for work with a dress in winter they are smart and practical I think. Not setting the fashion world alight but not offensive either!

Report
PacificDogwood · 28/08/2015 16:45

Oh wow, lots of responses, thank you all Smile

Yes, the ones I linked to are only available in an 8 and larger - I did not realise when I linked. Doh!

I don't really get the 'mumsy' thing and have no idea how to avoid it tbh. I aim for 'edgy' Grin

OP posts:
Report
TobleroneBoo · 28/08/2015 16:47

I've had my last 3 pairs from sainsburys, they are almost flat, a slight block heel and have lasted me very well. I'm
Fussy with boots and like them
Quite plain

Report
BestIsWest · 28/08/2015 19:01

Now those don't look as though they would sag round the ankle. Size 8 you say? Hmm.

Report
KanyesVest · 28/08/2015 21:00

Some on Shoeaholics for example

Report

Newsletters you might like

Discover Exclusive Savings!

Sign up to our Money Saver newsletter now and receive exclusive deals and hot tips on where to find the biggest online bargains, tailored just for Mumsnetters.

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

Parent-Approved Gems Await!

Subscribe to our weekly Swears By newsletter and receive handpicked recommendations for parents, by parents, every Sunday.

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

PacificDogwood · 31/08/2015 21:00

KanyesVest, I thank you - just bought those Grin
Thanks

OP posts:
Report
Twinklestein · 31/08/2015 21:41

Knee boots are fine. People think everything's over here and then shop in Boden and M&S Confused

I think the Nine West ones are dowdy, but there are nice ones around.

Report
KanyesVest · 31/08/2015 21:47

Yay, very glad you found something you like Smile . That site is dangerous, I bought two pairs at the weekend while just window shopping Confused

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.