So far away that opinion seems as fashionistas everywhere, particularly in the southern hemisphere, embrace the over the knee look and make a silent stand against the idea that these boots are nothing other than fabulous, and against cold knees!

Recently partaking in the purchase of over the knee boots myself, I have to admit that the decision to join the fashion-forward and zip myself up almost to my thighs, took a little consideration. After all, the classification of boots by length through the old “kiss me, touch me….you know the rest” mantra didn’t come into common vernacular for nothing. But it seems the boots, which in effect are really quite practical when it’s cold, have been embraced by designers and celebrities alike, and this of course makes it acceptable for the likes of you and me.

The fabulous thing about this trend is that those pumping it out for us have actually tried to make it practical. The likes of the Chloe over the knee boots from the AW collection are flat, meaning not only will you look hot and fashionable, but you can actually wear them. The grey suede stiletto version I got suckered into adding to a fairly hefty shoe collection – not so much. That said, they do have the option of a fold-down cuff – surely that counts for something in the practicality stakes?

They may not be cheap, but if you’re investing in a good pair of over the knee boots, I commend you. Firstly for being so on-trend, but secondly because if you think about it, you can really forgo your jeans and get away with a crazy short sweater dress when you’ve got those babies on, without worrying about cold legs. Fashionable and practical…I shall finish as I started…well, I never!