The Anti-Trend Boots People in Paris, London and Copenhagen Consistently Wear

Ask any fashion person and they’ll tell you that black knee-high boots are the epitome of chic and a versatile footwear option that shouldn’t be overlooked, even when presented with some more—for lack of a better word—exciting boot trends. These sleek, sophisticated boots effortlessly fuse fashion with function, especially when the come with a heel in toe (although flats are all the rage right now, nothing says “elevated” like a heeled boot—just ask Anna Wintour). 

Not only are black heeled knee-highs timeless, they transcend seasons and effortlessly complement various outfits. Equally hardworking when worn with both dresses and skirts, another fashion-approved way to don your black boots is by wearing them over top of jeans or tailored trousers. Their knee-high length offers an element of drama to any ensemble, while a heel adds a sense of structure—simply choose a height that you feel comfortable in all-day wear. Get your black heeled knee-high boots right and they’ll prove to be an adaptable footwear option, taking you from the office to a night out with friends.

Universally appealing, they're the one boot style I see women in every major fashion city consistently wearing, from Sylvie Mus's trench coat-and-mini skirt look in Paris, to Ilirida Krasniqi's penchant for patent in Copenhagen, all the way to Liv Madeline's leather-on-leather ensemble in London. Thus confirming their appeal. 

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