No matter how you feel about winter, we can all agree on one universal truth: The best knee-high boots make the season better. This year’s boot trends are all about elevating your winter ’fits. You can pair them with sweaterdresses and sheer tights or add relaxed glamour to wide-leg jeans and maxi denim skirts. (Plus, with ankle boots pretty much out for 2025, they’re your best bet right now.) To help you find a great pair—and avoid wasting money on shoes you won’t love—our editors have been hard at work testing the chicest ones on the market. From understated classics like Coutgo’s surprisingly affordable options to trendy gems like the Reformation riding boots owned by our editor in chief, these are the best knee-high boots we have in our closets (and carts) right now.
The best knee-high boots, at a glance
- Best Overall Boots: Dolce Vita Auggie Boots, $250
- Best Boots on Amazon: Coutgo Wide-Calf Knee-High Boots, $59
- Best Trendy Boots: Reformation Frances Knee-High Boots, $498
- Best Block-Heel Boots: Coach Natasha Boots, $325
- Best Black Boots: Reformation Nylah Nappa Knee Boots, $448
- Best Lace-Up Boots: Dr. Martens 1B60 Bex Knee-High Boots, $210
