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Knee-High Boots Are Back for Fall—Here Are the Best Pairs Under $350

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman  Thu, 23 Sep 2021  Who What Wear

The onset of fall brings a number of exciting things: crisp leaves, cozy drinks, cheerful holidays, and, of course, fall fashion. I'll be honest—the latter is the thing I look forward to most. Can you blame me? Fall fashion feels as if it’s in a renaissance, so to speak. The trends, street style, popular handbag brands, and rising designers are making the prospect of dressing up this season even more exciting. And no other trend has received a reinvigorating jolt quite like knee-high boots. Since last year, these boots have reigned supreme on runways, and we’re betting big this versatile boot trend is bound to take over the streets in no time, which is why we’ve rounded up the 49 best knee-high boots to shop right now. No matter your style or budget, there’s a pair of knee-high boots out there for you to slip into this fall.

H&M’s affordable-boot section pops off.

These Shoe Dazzle knee-high boots are perfect, from the price tag to the block heel to the hardware.

Fair warning: These spicy red knee-high boots might come with a kick.

Black square-toe knee-high boots always look expensive, no matter their price tag.

As an editor, I know that affordable chunky-sole knee-high boots sell out quickly, so act fast. 

Yes, I’d like to be strapped into these knee-high boots, please.

I own these boots, and they're the best pair of knee-high boots I’ve ever purchased.

Now, these are statement boots.

Lug-sole boots aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Luckily, Aldo has an affordable black version to invest in for fall.

Calvin Klein does not disappoint with these snakeskin knee-high cowboy boots.

The not-so-subtle square-toe and hardware details on these knee-high boots are everything I didn’t know I needed in my life.

If I ever leave the city for some quality time in nature, these knee-high boots will be coming with me.

Zara rivals high-end shoe brands yet again with these patent kitten-heel knee-high boots.

Wait, these wedge knee-high boots aren't designer? Could have fooled me. 

These knee-high boots have me dreaming of my morning coffee. 

As usual, Who What Wear has you covered with these luxe-looking, everyday knee-high boots.

The chocolate-brown crocodile on these knee-high Schutz boots has me in my feelings.

These Steve Madden boots are single-handedly bringing back the pop-punk aesthetic, and I’m not mad about it.

Leave it to Kat Maconie to make the perfect patchwork knee-high boots for the season.

Found: the perfect simple black riding boots for fall.

I’ll always be a fan of a knee-high boot in snakeskin.

Cowboy boots are an accessory trend we’re betting big on this fall, so why not invest in these studded Dolce Vita shoes?

Of course, Coach created the perfect black-and-green knee-high boots to traverse the city in.

The patchwork diamond-shaped leather appliqué on these suede Vince Camuto knee-high boots gives a whole new meaning to edgy.

Can someone help me collect my jaw off the floor? These multicolor, kaleidoscope knee-high boots have me in shambles.

Saddling up all my cash for these suede fringe knee-high Jeffrey Campbell boots.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you, but this green hue is bound to get some envious looks.

Living for these pink suede-tip boots. 

Combat knee-high boots? Here for it. 

Searching for a twist on the classic riding boot? Michael Kors’s half-logo-sock style is just the unique boot you’re looking for.

Brother Vellies dreams up the type of boots that I know I’ll spend the rest of my life regretting not buying.

Is it a MoMA sculpture, or is it a Cult Gaia heel?

Please take a moment of silence for these forest-green croc-embossed leather Loeffler Randall boots.

Nicholas Kirkwood just served up the two-toned knee-high boots of my dreams.

Sarah Flint’s knee-high suede boots are made for walking.

Ganni’s knee-high Chelsea boots have garnered a cult following among the fashion set for a good reason.

I have yet to meet a Simon Miller boot that I don’t love.

The best part about these chocolate-brown lambskin leather boots? They look serious in the front, but the contrasting zipper in the back is like a lil' party.

Slouchy boots are having their moment. With satin versions like these from Good American, we can see why.

Not going to lie: I think the cartoon character Daphne from Scooby-Doo, would wear these Yuul Yie boots.

I didn’t believe in love at first sight until seeing these square-toe Reike Nen boots.

Honestly, Staud can do no wrong. These zebra-print knee-high boots are proof of just that.

Just when you thought knee-high boots couldn’t be any chicer, Tory Burch created these basket-weave ones.

Slouchy boots weren’t exactly on my must-try list for fall until I saw these BY FAR beauties.

I'll say it one more time: Slouchy boots are back for fall. So why not invest in these boots from the Black-owned brand Chelsea Paris? 

Am I dreaming, or are these velvet teal boots real? Someone pinch me.

Excuse me, Bottega Veneta. You did not need to go that hard with the lime-green lug sole on this knee-high boot. I’m unwell.

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