5 thigh-high boots for a warm and stylish winter: Versace, Prada, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Brunello Cucinelli show off their own spins on the trend

Dec 30 , 2021

Dress for... heading into battle? Well, they do say Christmas shopping can be a war zone, but Balenciaga’s thigh-high Chevalier boots should have you covered. Photo: Balenciaga

Prada’s over-the-knee nappa boots hark back to 60s disco with its platforms and bright blue shade, while Versace’s are embellished with the luxury brand’s signature La Greca print

Christian Louboutin’s boots feature sexy illustrations of pin-up girls whereas Balenciaga’s armour-inspired Chevalier design brings a new meaning to ‘protective wear’

With winter well and truly here, it’s time to get out all your cold weather garments – if you haven’t already – and breathe new life into them.

You can never go wrong with thigh-high boots during the colder seasons, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be jazzed up to fit with current trends. Whether you prefer classic styles that go with everything or daring takes on the fashion staple that are guaranteed to have all eyes on you, we rounded up the thigh-high boots that’ll have you putting your best foot forward as we step into the holiday season.

1. Versace

Versace Leonidas thigh high boots, US$1,495. Photo: Versace

Featuring a bold La Greca print wrapped around the leg, these Leonidas knit boots spice up any outfit, segueing from stocking to supple calf leather trim and then to a chunky lugged sole, US$1,495

2. Prada

Prada’s nappa leather over-the-knee platform boots in blue, US$1,700. Photo: Prada

“Go-go” back to the 60s with a modern interpretation of this swinging style. These blue over-the-knee boots are made of soft nappa tech, an innovative material that is easy to slide on while giving the authentic look of leather, US$1,700

3. Brunello Cucinelli

Stretch nappa leather over-the-knee boots with a precious loop in rust brown, US$2,495. Photo: Brunello Cucinelli

With a precious loop of monili at the back for a subtle stylish touch, these rust brown boots are made with stretch nappa. Below the soft and smooth leg, a rubber outsole puts a functional stamp on things, US$2,495