We hardly miss a beat when it comes to boot trends here at Who What Wear, and there's no doubt that knee-high boots are dominating right now. They're spotted on a plethora of influencers and celebrities and all over our Instagram feeds. While there are plenty of chic knee-high boots on the market to keep our toes toasty this fall, I've been on a relentless mission this month to find tall boots that are chic and that I can actually walk in.
Knee-high boots with a low heel are ideal, as they're polished enough to wear to work with a pleated midi skirt, on the weekend over skinny jeans, and for dinner and drinks when teamed with dresses. After an exhaustive search, I found the 34 best for all budgets and tastes—from fashion person–approved creamy colors and mock-croc styles to pointed toes and luxurious fabrics. Plus, all these stylish boots boast a heel height under three inches for a commuter-friendly option. Scroll below for your new favorite shoes.
This cream-colored hue looks so expensive.
Once you experience the quality and craftsmanship of Dear Frances's shoes, you won't want to look elsewhere. Standout customer review: "Fits wonderfully, lovely quality, looks great. Worth it. I have wide feet and huge calves and these still fit so well. I got my usual size." — Dear Frances reviewer
These come in a plethora of colors and fabrics, but I'm partial to this rich chocolate-brown suede.
A Nordstrom-shopper favorite. Standout customer review: "Such a beautiful boot! Never in my life had an issue with a boot fitting over my calf, but this one didn't. The boot is so smooth and a beautiful color and shape." — Nordstrom reviewer
I just know this fluted heel is beyond comfortable to walk in.
These hit on the moto-boot trend that's happening this fall, but ultimately feel like a timeless take on the look.
This contrasting heel color is so striking.
With a slim two-inch heel and streamlined toe shape, these are one of those rare heeled boots that look just as good as they feel. I can attest to their next-level comfort—I just received my order and have barely been able to keep them off.
If you haven't had the chance to try Reformation's shoes yet, consider this your official invitation. They're surprisingly comfortable and absolutely chic. Just take the Regina boots, for example, which feature a gorgeous 2.9-inch angled heel and pointed toe.
There are plenty of black knee-high boots on the market right now, but this style is especially classic and 100% wearable with its stacked block heel and roomy square-toe shape. Standout customer review: "Beautiful boots. Perfect for fall with skinny jeans or a skirt. Can't wait to wear them." — Vince Camuto reviewer
These slim kitten heels look utterly chic and designer to me. Standout customer review: "Good-quality leather, come right below the knee, zip up the inside, perfect calf circumference, dress up or down, so comfortable with a low heel. Could walk for days in them!" — Dolce Vita reviewer
Don't sleep on Anthropologie. The brand's selection of boots is especially good right now. Standout customer review: "A little big in the heel but they don't slip. Comfortable to walk in. Wide in the leg but looks like they are supposed to fit that way. The brown snakeskin goes well with more than I thought they would." — Anthropologie reviewer
Imbued with a subtle Western embroidery motif, Khaite's Dallas Boots are a sleek, modern take on the boot trend with a nondescript kitten heel that makes them both cool and walkable.
Another winning Reformation style that comes in a range of colors and fabrics.
You can always count on Aeyde to deliver cool yet timeless styles that are built to last. The Esme boots are made with a pointed toe and sculptural heel that's ideal for wearing with mini hemlines to show it off.
Trendy but not too trendy—that's how I'd describe these knee-high boots with a sculptural cutout wedge heel that you just know will be a dream to walk in. Standout customer review: "I love these boots. They are somewhat similar to the Bottega Veneta ankle boots but in a tall boot version. Definitely recommend this pair." — Anthropologie reviewer
Suede block-heel boots like these always remind of what a French woman would wear in the fall with printed dresses and chunky knits.
Loeffler Randall has built a reputation for high-quality shoes that are comfortable and easy to wear, and this pair of engineer boots is certainly no exception.
Point-toe boots will truly never go out of style.
The reviewer put it best: This heel height and shape come close to perfection. Standout customer review: "I am a huge fan of Sam Edelman footwear and this particular design did not disappoint. Perfect height and overall perfect boot." — Nordstrom reviewer
When in doubt, go for a tiny heel.
You can always count on suede boots to be forgiving and not leave you with any blisters. Standout customer review: "True to size. Perfect Western style boot that is not the cowboy-ish." — Steve Madden reviewer
As comfortable to wear as they are cool to look at.
From the heel height to the color, these check a lot of boxes.
Sustainable brand Alohas is known for its cool and wearable styles.
Immediately yes.
I've owned this pair for years and can't speak more highly of them. Standout customer review: "Very slim and structured. Beautiful leather." — Nordstrom reviewer
A fashion favorite.
Croc effect will never go out of style, guaranteed.
You can always count on a block heel to walk miles and miles in without feeling a thing.
In case you didn't know, Paige shoes all feature the brand's signature cushion soles that feel like walking on clouds.
