Knee high boots are the investment piece every girl needs

Best for: country styling

Black is always the staple colour for boots, and these long, Western-style gems from Millwoods Apparel would be the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe.

Sizes: 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42

Colours: Black, Brown.

Material: Leather.

Key features:

• 35mm heel height
• Sizing up to 42
• Crafted in Spain

Best for: a chic night out

With a vertiginous 10cm-high block heel, these Novo x Maria Thattil knee high boots are the perfect going out shoe.

Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Colours: Milk choc, Black.

Material: Croc embossed vegan leather.

Key features:

• Pointed toe shape
• 10cm block heel
• Vegan leather

Best for: a neutral knee high boot moment

When you think of knee high boots you may conure an image of a pair of black boots. Whilst black knee high boots are a classic staple, unconventional colours like these toffee-coloured Billini Kors boots are fun too.

Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Colours: Toffee, Black.

Materials: Faux leather exterior, lining and sole.

Key features:

• 11cm block heel
• Fully lined
• Gold hardware detailing

Best for: wearing all-day

Knee high boots can really tie together a going-out outfit, but you might be after a pair with less of a heel that you can comfortably wear during the day. If so, these Sandler Jackpot Black Glove Boots

Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42.

Colours: Tan Glove, Mid Brown Glove, Brown Glove, Black Glove.

Materials: Leather and Synthetic upper, synthetic lining, synthetic grip sole.

Key features:

• Low, comfortable heel
• Easy fit gusset
• Four distinct colour choices

Best for: the casual-chic dresser

These Billini Granger Boots take casual chic to another level. Paired with a trench coat or a mini skirt outfit, these boots are sure to be the star of any outfit both in and out of the office.

Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Colours: Camel, Black.

Materials: Synthetic sole, upper and lining.

Key features:

• 7cm stacked heel
• Chic pointed toe

Available at:

• $139.95 from Billini

Best for: the ‘against the grain’ dresser

Black is always the staple colour for boots, but if you’re someone who pushes norms with their dressing then you’ll be drawn to these dreamy and chic brown knee high boots.

Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Colours: Black, Brown.

Material: Water-based PU.

Key features:

• Sizing up to 11
• Made from vegan materials

Available at:

• $159.99 from Betts

Best for: the mod revivalist

White knee high boots are a classic mod look. If your fashion aesthetic could be described as a retro revival, than these white knee high boots need to be added to your cart immediately.

Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Colours: Black, Cream, Camel.

Material: Synthetic.

Key features:

• Pointed toe
• Zip fastening

Best for: the classic black boot lover.

Brown, camel, toffee and white boots are all well and good, but we all know nothing beats the classic black. It goes with everything. If you’re going to commit to a pair of black knee high boots, you need a good investment piece that will last you several seasons.

Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42.

Colours: Black.

Material: Leather.

Key features:

• Quality leather construction
• Inner calf zip
• Elastic gusset for both comfort and fit

Available at:

• $349.50 from The Iconic
• $349.50 from David Jones

Best for: someone who wants the real deal.

Whilst there’s nothing better than affordable shoes, there’s nothing better than the real deal. These Alohas Isobel Boots are fully leather and handcrafted in Alicante, Spain.

Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41.

Colours: Black, Brown.

Materials: Leather upper with handmade sole, leather foot bed and lining.

Key features:

• Fully leather construction
• Handmade
• Block heel

Available at:

• $434 from REVOLVE