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
1. 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
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2. Prada
3. 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
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4. Christian Louboutin
Inspired by glamorous women like Dita Von Teese, these sleek thigh-highs in nappa leather pair seductive drawings of leggy pin-ups with a signature Louboutin red sole. Price upon request.
5. Balenciaga
Show your true mettle in these full-length Chevalier boots for full-on protection against the elements as well as any literal “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”, US$7,500
- 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’