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  1. Shoeperwoman

    Studded over-the-knee boots from River Island

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 28, 2010

    studded thigh high boots Studded over the knee boots from River IslandI didn’t give these boots a second glance when they first appeared on the River Island website, but last weekend I spotted a girl wearing them while I was out shopping, and found myself walking around doing that “trying not to look like I’m staring at your shoes, even although I’m totally staring at your shoes” thing. Is it just me who does that?

    Anyway, I can report that these boots are far more awesome in real life that they appear to be in this image: they have a fabulous slouchy, lived-in look which I really like, and they manage to be casual but stunning, which isn’t an easy thing to achieve. Of course, it may well have helped that their wearer was tall, gorgeous and looked like an off-duty model (she was wearing them with simple black leggings, long line top and cardigan), but hey they made ME take a second look, anyway. If you’d like to take another look too, they’re £119 from River Island.

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    Black over-the-knee boots with suedette insert, by Dorothy Perkins

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes
    December 8, 2009

    black over the knee boots Black over the knee boots with suedette insert, by Dorothy Perkins

    Yes, I’m still fairly obsessed with over-the-knee boots. No, I can’t seem to help myself. And even although I’ve always preferred this style in suede, which I think tends to look less, er, hookerish, than leather, I think these boots from Dorothy Perkins seem like a good compromise.

    Of course, these aren’t leather OR suede – and for £65 I wouldn’t really expect them to be – but the suedette insert on the leather-look leg helps to soften the look up a little, and the fairly slouchy leg will also help make these more “fashion” than “streetwalker”.

    Get them here.

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    Ruched high leg boots from New Look

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes
    December 7, 2009

    over the knee boots Ruched high leg boots from New Look

    When the product description for a shoe or boot says “very high heel”, it’s a good sign that I’m going to want to take a closer look, at least.  The heel on these New Look boots doesn’t look outrageously high to me, but actually, the heel isn’t the reason for my interest in these: no, in this case I’d like to take a closer look purely because they’re a pair of over-the-knee boots for just £40 – not a bad price, although obviously you’re not getting real suede for that price!

    I know from experience that New Look’s footwear tends to look better in real life than it does in their product shots, so I’m making a mental note to check these out next time I’m near a store. If you want to buy them now, however, you can pick up a pair here.

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    New Look over-the-knee tassel boots

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    | Boots, Shoeperwoman's Shoes
    October 21, 2009

    over the knee boots1 New Look over the knee tassel boots

    I bought these boots a few weeks ago (and then found out that Arlene of Dress Junkie has them too – great minds think alike!) but totally forgot to blog about them, even although I’ve been wearing them almost every weekend, when Shoeperman and I go out exploring the countryside!

    Actually, we’ve been mostly exploring some of Scotland’s old houses and castles: they tend to have large, muddy gardens and woodland walks to wander around in, so practicality has to be the major concern when it comes to footwear on these occasions! And that’s why I bought these: I wanted a pair of boots that were reasonably flat, and easy to walk in, and which I wouldn’t mind getting muddy. The fact that these aren’t real leather actually suited me, because it means I don’t have to worry about ruining them, and I also like the fact that they have a little tiny wedge heel – it makes them more supportive than a totally flat sole, and, well, you know how I love my heels. As for the tassel – I’m not normally a fan of them, but I liked them on these boots for some reason. It comes off, though, if I ever change my mind! Oh, and although I’m wearing them over-the-knee here, you can also fold the tops down, if you prefer.

    This weekend I wore these when we visited Traquair House, which is Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, with beautiful gardens and a maze to wander around, too. They were super comfortable, even although I was walking around in them for hours – not bad for £35!

    new look boots New Look over the knee tassel boots

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    Bourne Tatana suede over the knee boots

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    September 29, 2009

    bourne over the knee boots Bourne Tatana suede over the knee boots

    I’ve mentioned Bourne once before here. They’re one of my favourite brands of Shoes I Will Never Be Able to Wear because most of their styles tend to fall into the bridal/special occasion category, and, well, I don’t get out much.  I was really pleased, then, to discover these boots: you could argue that they’re ALSO very much a “dress” shoe (or boot, rather), but the patent leather/diamante strap at the ankle is detachable, so you can whip it off and be left with a regular, suede over-the-knee boot.

    I’m still currently obsessed with OTK styles, so naturally I’m loving these. If you are too, they’re £208 at Viva la Diva.

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    Free People ‘Eve’ over the knee flat boots in tan

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    | Boots
    September 25, 2009

    overthe knee boots Free People Eve over the knee flat boots in tanIf I hadn’t just bought a pair of over-the-knee flats boots (Umm, yeah, I did. More about that later, though…) I’d be seriously lusting over these ones by Free People. They’re the perfect shade of tan, have a lovely almond toe, a little bit of a heel, and a nice simplicity about them that tells me I’d probably wear them to death. Oh, and they also come in black, for the benefit of those of you who feel the tan would be too pale for dirty winter days.

    But like I say, I have flat OTK boots in stock at the moment (and I paid considerably less than the $182 these ones cost), so I’ll have to just content myself with looking at them for now.

    Free People over-the-knee flat boots, $182

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    Love Label Cindy over the knee platform boots

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes
    September 22, 2009

    over the knee boots Love Label Cindy over the knee platform boots

    Now, I realise the over-the-knee trend isn’t for everyone, and many of you will be steering as clear of this one as you can possibly get. And with good reason, too.

    BUT. For those of you who do want to give it a go, I’ve tracked down these boots from Love Label. I hate using the phrase “on trend”, but these really do tick all of the boxes for this season’s OTK look: they’re tall, they’re studded, they have a platform… they’re basically all of the current shoe trends in one boot AND they’re only £40, so if you’re not sure how much use you’d get out of them, or you don’t want to invest too much in a one-season look, they could be a good buy. (Note the phrase “could be”  – these definitely won’t be for everyone!)

    Love Label Cindy over the knee platform boots, £40

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    Leather look over the knee boots from New Look

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes
    September 9, 2009

    new look over the knee boot Leather look over the knee boots from New Look

    Being the savvy shoe lovers you are, I know no one reading this needs me to remind them that over-the-knee boots are THE THING this winter. And so it was that over the weekend I found myself trying on these ones from New Look. FOR YOU, readers. I did it FOR YOU. I try these things on so you don’t have to, you see? You’re welcome.

    Anyway, I should say here that I actually already own and love a pair of over-the-knee boots, although mine are a mock-suede rather than a mock leather, and they don’t have a platform. Somehow I think the suede makes this style easier to wear: it’s just much softer than leather, and has a slouchier and more casual feel to it which these boots lack. Because, not to put too fine a point on it, these boots made me look like a prostitute. Yes they did. And even although there was a part of me that loved them, there was no getting away from that fact, which is why I found it fairly easy to resist buying them.

    In fairness, the “prostitute” effect of these was heightened by the fact that I was forced to try them on over my jeans. (It was either that or whip said jeans off in the middle of store, and some stores can just be so PICKY about nudity, don’t you find?) If you do want to give them a go (and they’re actually really lovely boots, good quality and could pass for real leather), I’d suggest something softer and looser with them: a knit dress would work, although personally I’d make sure the hem hit on the knee or just above it: you’ll still get the effect of long leather legs, but you won’t look like a lady of the night.

    These are £50, which I think is a good price for over-the-knee boots, even ones that aren’t leather, and although they’re out of stock at the New Look website*, they had lots of pairs in-store, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding yourself a pair.

    * The website describes them as “knee high” for some reason, but they’re most definitely over-the-knee!