Knee high boots

[Bruisername]

I am in the market for a pair of knee high boots with a heel. To wear with knee length dresses and longer dresses

i tries the boden pull on boots and the heel was good but my ankles are slim but my calves are not so much and they looked a bit wrong. And saggy round the ankle.

I was thinking these?www.johnlewis.com/geox-serilda-60-leather-knee-high-boots-black/p113775823?size=eu39

But not sure so was wondering if any of you shoe experts had any suggestions!!

Try Dune. I find them perfect legs that sound similar to yours. If there is an outlet shop near you the prices are better and they have a lot of stock atm (Mc Arthur Glenn York)

Socks? Folded over to pad ankle!

I’ll have a look at dune

not a fan of the welly style either!!

really just want something comfortable enough for the commute but will look good with a dress and thick tights. And won’t make my legs look like weird triangles!!

If your budget permits Fairfax & Favor. Lovely range of boots, short, long, over the knee in different heel heights. If you pick a pair that have tassels, you can colour match/coordinate to your outfits. PS forgot to add.. different calf widths too!

I think that anything that's fitted at your ankle will emphasise your calves too much - a straighter cut of boot won't do that? I've always had good luck with boots from Jigsaw & Whistles, & also Duo. Excellent quality & - with Jigsaw especially - comfortable from the first wear. I wait until sale time for reductions!! This kind of style?

https://www.jigsaw-online.com/collections/boots/products/heritage-leather-riding-boot-black

These Boden ones might be better?

https://www.boden.com/products/skye-smart-knee-boots-black?variant=42638272463057&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=drop-offer&tc_au=&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=UK+-+Performance+Max+-+WW+-+FP+-+Active&tc_adgroupid=&tc_kwid=&tc_matchid=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21218304686&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkSGmpUXxOD_M5xSpwf8srxZSXnER8sxtO0PCxth0yTuRcdkKWY5UEUaAmK5EALw_wcB

This is a great brand - & these are in the sale ...

https://www.anoncph.co.uk/products/henriette-grained-chevre-goat-black

They look a bit Welly

https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/products/the-upton-black-leather

I like these - would the ankle detail mean the triangle look is avoided? Or just being a more structured boot than the boden

I tell you, we slim legged women are badly served in boots

i have something similar - agree that these from Dune are the best

@Bruisername , I don't like the F&F because of the detail.

me neither

I have muscular/big calves but I'm also 5ft 9 (long legs short body) so any knee high boots always finish at the widest point of my calf and even 'wide calf' size don't fit properly. I've always avoided pull on ones as have visions of them falling down like Norah Batty's stockings but seeing the recommendations on here might try some.

Thanks - will keep looking.

maybe I should go for a heeled ankle boot instead of a knee high and that will even out the calf vs ankle

I’m the same height but short limbed! So definitely need the heel.

the boden pull on ones were a bit low on the leg for me so I wouldn’t try those if you are long limbed

@blobby10 I also have long legs (well mostly calf length) and found Long Tall Sally boots very good for this.

I'm quite chunky of calf (I'm much shorter than you), and have some boots that are probably mid-calf. My legs don't look chunky in them.
I don't like zips, but they are zipped, and I'm OK with that. I tend to wear them with skinny jeans, but could wear them with a dress.
Got lots of boots (lost count).

You mentioned Fly London, and comfort-wise I think they are great. Badi601fly | Womens | Fly London Shoes look smart.

@Bruisername - maybe bespoke made to measure boots would be more your thing then? I don't have any experience with the Boot Room, but I always keep them in mind as I really want a pair of tassled riding/Spanish style boots (similar to F&F), but F&F's calf width is not wide enough for my short and stopmy size 3 legs and feet 😑

The Boot Room

I've got some blue suede boots. They're fun. People notice them. They are not bespoke.

@JPMJuliz , try Rydale. Not as smart as F&F.
Ladies Country Boots UK | Women's Country Footwear

I don’t think I’m disproportionate - but it’s the style that looked bad!!

I want something reasonably smart that I could wear to work

It's because they were stretch boots, @Bruisername .Your legs are probably fine.
I think you posted something that might have implied you were wide of calf, when you weren't saying that at all.
I don't like buckles - I get them caught on bags, but that's me. The Geox ones are OK but not wow.

How do you commute - walking, car or public transport?
I commute in trainers - driving wrecks shoes, walking to and from station wrecks shoes and can be hard on feet.

Have you tried a pair of heel risers in the boots to help with the baggy ankle? I nearly always use them as I hate the saggy look and they do make a difference. I just buy cheap ones from Amazon.

I bought a fabulous pair from Hobbs last year. Small heel, super comfortable.

Yes agree the pull on ones were all wrong

commute is 10 min walk plus tubes so not onerous. Normally wear trainers but would prefer not to carry boots!!

I think I need to venture into the great outdoors and try a load on but thank you all for the tips!!