https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:36:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1703104 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:08:44 +0000 claire 1703104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, (and everyone) thank you! Classic it is then. </p> <p>The fit is surprisingly good on me, I've always avoided knee boots before as they've always been too tight, too loose, too short or too tall. These are just right, and I wasn't even looking for them. My lovely SA (Sandy) suggested them. I have been so impressed with the service at the Vancouver store during the sale, a couple of the SA's went very much out of their way to deliver exceptional service, but that's another thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1703072 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 22:32:07 +0000 Angie 1703072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm here!</p> <p>If they fit well, they are a classic. Nothing backwards about the style AT ALL.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702950 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:47:49 +0000 LaPed 1702950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a bit of this hesitancy last fall, too, when I broke out my tall boots to wear with shorter skirts and my few pairs of skinny pants (and over running tights -- but don't tell! ).&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe I live in a fashion-backwards locale, or maybe I'm just better at nailing the proportions with taller boots, but I still get a lot more compliments on tall boots than I do on booties. The ones you've posted above look pretty classic to me -- I think it's the detailing that can date that style of boot, not the overall silhouette itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702948 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:45:03 +0000 Anonymous 1702948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Crackers*: I got this pair. I'm happy there is some love for them on the forum. They have a rounded toe that is not too bulbous, for lack of a better word. I would say they are very classic because the toe is really basic. (I agree with *Brooklyn* that it is the toe and heel type that dates a boot.)</p> <p>C1:: This particular pair actually *is* waterproof, so should be awesome for slushy climates. Although I have never actually tried La Canadiennes. Hopefully they wont get too salty.</p> <p>*suz* these *are* available in the Ottawa store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702852 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:17:09 +0000 claire 1702852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well this is encouraging! Seems like the consensus from Fabbers is that the knee high is more classic than dead. I feel so much better going ahead with this purchase. </p> <p>Suz, you're right, I will post an Ask Angie when I take some pics just to double check fit. I have a pair of Blondo Eden OTK on their way (hopefully), to compare before ruling them out for sure. I'll post pics of the two and ask Angie then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702788 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:59:38 +0000 Momo 1702788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am back to this thread I love booties. Have many pairs and currently hoping to add a silver pair . But I think a classic knee boot has a place for sure. I am currently on the lookout myself unfortunately my budget is tiny ( hoping those 35.00 Rockports from Amazon work!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702729 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:38:05 +0000 Lisa 1702729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great question, and in light of all the short boots and booties right now, a timely one. &nbsp;I consider a tall boot a classic, especially in black suede or leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702487 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:14:25 +0000 Gigi 1702487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would put these in the classic territory. I have these boots in regular black leather (not suede) and love them. They are very warm but also stylish. I get a lot of compliments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702341 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:13:42 +0000 crazyone 1702341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will never give up wearing knee-length riding boots with skinny pants or tights tucked into them, as long as I'm living in this climate--it's a look with too much practicality around here. &nbsp;They're easy to take on and off, provide warmth and sleekness, and provide a greater degree of waterproofing in rain/snow than short booties or other types of shoes, even if they're not technically waterproof shoes. &nbsp; </p> <p>You should go for them! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702338 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:10:17 +0000 Suz 1702338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crackers, do an Ask Angie or post in NAS so Angie sees. She's run off her feet and might miss it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the info on the boots. I might have to make a call there anyway tomorrow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702304 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:38:14 +0000 Brooklyn 1702304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are classic. I wear them and I also wear OTKs and booties (boot nut). I think its the style of the toe and heel that tends to put more of a date stamp on&nbsp;a boot than the height of the shaft. I love those La Canadiennes. They look like a classic equestrian influenced style to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702199 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 21:18:25 +0000 Muffin 1702199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely classic- doesn't seem to have anything that dates them or makes them trendy in my eyes. Agree that booties and OTK seem to be more popular/prevalent but these seem to fit what you need them for and your feet/legs. I doesn't think you can go wrong with a good classic style though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702186 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:57:29 +0000 claire 1702186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I just realized I should have posted this in NAS... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702182 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:55:21 +0000 Anonymous 1702182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear them, and think they're classic. I have booties, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702157 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:21:57 +0000 claire 1702157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the "classic" votes so far! I was hoping that's what I'd hear. I'm also hoping Angie wills chime in, just to settle my mind. It's also the first time I'll buy boots that don't bookend my reddish hair. </p> <p>Always trying - I'm set for booties, but I look like a top heavy ice cream cone when I try them with sleeker bottoms. I've been craving a skinnier pant for winter and struggling, booties just don't work. </p> <p>Suz - I picked mine up in Vancouver and they had some sizes left yesterday. Might be worth a call. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702135 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:59:08 +0000 Anonymous 1702135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classic to my mind too. I will certainly be wearing the ones I own this winter. If I'm out, I don't want to be in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702117 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:45:51 +0000 Suz 1702117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they're classic, too, Crackers. And, if you find a pair that actually fit, you are doing well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was sorely tempted by these but did not spring. Might see if they have them in the Canadian Nordies.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702116 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:45:11 +0000 Momo 1702116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say classic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702114 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:43:08 +0000 Banoffi 1702114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I hope not! &nbsp;I'll wait to see what others say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702112 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:41:36 +0000 always trying 1702112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think they are classic.&nbsp; It seems booties are more popular though. I suppose it depends on your area and climate, as booties have a longer wearing season in some places. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702105 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:28:26 +0000 Joyce B 1702105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are a classic but let's see what others say. What I can tell you for sure is that they are almost sold out, only 7.5 are left. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-dilema-considering-knee-high-boots-but-am-i-going-backwards-stylewise#post-1702093 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:00:28 +0000 claire 1702093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone, sorry to drop in with a question after not much participation for a while. Life has just been crazy but I have been following along and would really appreciate opinions to save me from a very expensive potential mistake. </p> <p>I was a very early adopter of the cropped and cropped flare with tall shaft booties, so I wanted to take advanced of NAS this year to to update my boots for a something else. I have Blundstones and Fryes and the tall shaft booties from last year, but really had my heart set on OTK boots to wear with skinnies, which suddenly appeal again. Unfortunately , I realized after struggling trying OTK on, they just don't work for me, the hassle of getting them on and off a dozen times a day running in and out at home will drive me bonkers, and they'll never get worn. Not a good fit for my lifestyle. Sigh. </p> <p>But, I bought these La Canadienne instead, waterproof, which is great for our rainy winters, and they give the same sleek look as OTK but are knee high and with zippers go on and off in a sec. They fit sleek to my calfs and give a similar look. But knee highs are dated, non? Am I going backwards? Even on sale they're still pricey so I don't want to make a mistake. Thoughts? </p>