Ankle boots are a hard-working wardrobe essential, but they only go so far in covering your knocking knees against forceful January wind gusts. A pair of good knee-high boots (or four) will get you through the season and elevate a pair of skinny jeans and OG sweater. They also look swell with a midi or mini dress. In other words, they can’t be beat, as long as you pair them with a pair of thick socks and confidence. See our frigid temps-friendly picks in the gallery.
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Laceupp by Steve Madden via Zappos, $89.97
Zappos
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Ellie Peep Toe Boots in Black via Tobi, $57
Tobi
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Layton Riding Boot by White Mountain via DSW, $69.95
DSW
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Velvet Over the Knee High Heel Boots via Zara, $69.99
Zara
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Round Toe Over the Knee Boots by Journee Collection via Target, $41.99
Target
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Fairfield Nylon Knee-High Boots by DAV via Lord & Taylor, $64.99
Lord & Taylor
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Faux Suede and Faux Leather Wedge Knee Boots via Torrid, $41,59
Torrid
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Quilted Knee-High Riding Boots via Charlotte Russe, $25
Charlotte Russe
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Wonderland Tall Cozy Boot by Airwalk via Payless, $
Payless
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Retro Planet Leather Boots via & Other Stories, $123
& Other Stories