italianBOOTS

Stella McCartney Thigh High Boot

2011-05-17T14:10:00.001-07:00

Stella McCartney Thigh High Boot

Heidi Klum in Christian Louboutin OTK Boots

2011-05-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

Heidi Klum in Christian Louboutin OTK Boots

Report Footwear ‘Kane” Over The Thigh Boots

2011-05-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

his is one footwear ’inspiration’ that I have to applaud. When Miucca sent those beauties down the runway for her Prada A/W 2009 collection, I was in awe. As much as I loved the idea I really wanted to see their practical interpretation. But I never thought that in these times a contemporary label like Report would take the risk of creating what is an amazingly edgy piece of footwear with its own orginal design elements under 500 bucks!

Manolo Blahnik Pregga Boot

2011-05-17T11:34:00.000-07:00

We’re heading into a shoe cycle, less adventurous, more classic, which has the potential to benefit Manolo Blahnik, who, let’s face it, has fallen off since his glory days as the leading shoe of choice on Sex & the City.

Massimo Dogana ‘F U’ Boots & Sandals

2011-05-17T11:14:00.001-07:00

Massimo Dogana ‘F U’ Boots & Sandals

Christian Louboutin Autumn 2011

2011-05-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

A sneak peek at Christian Louboutin’s Autumn 2011 lineup is here and as we mentioned before, fur is the material the designer is using to inject fashion newness for this season. As with every collection, Louboutin features a few shoes that seem to reside in the world of pure fantasy–there’s even one fun shoe featuring a paw silhouette and a fur ankle boot with a pointy elfin toe!

Aperlai fall 2011 boots

2011-05-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

Gianvito Rossi Boots

2011-05-17T10:31:00.001-07:00

Gianvito Rossi Boots

GUCCICutout Boots

2011-05-17T08:42:00.000-07:00

Gucci Cutout Boots

Brian Atwood PVC otk Boots

2011-05-17T08:33:00.001-07:00

Brian Atwood PVC OTK Boots

Gianmarco Lorenzi

2011-05-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

Gianmarco Lorenzi

Stella McCartney

2011-05-17T07:39:00.000-07:00

Stella McCartney

BLUMARINE

2011-05-17T07:23:00.001-07:00

Maryna Linchuk for Blumarine. F/W Campaign, 2010

GUCCIThigh High Boots

2011-05-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

Maryna Linchuk in Gucci Thigh High Boots.
Harper’s Bazaar 0709

ROBERTO CAVALLIFur Boots

2011-05-17T07:05:00.001-07:00

OTK Over The Knee THB Thigh High Boots

2011-05-17T07:01:00.000-07:00

Thigh high boots are a type of footwear that differ from regular shoes and boots by a long shaft that covers the leg and extends above the knees. Thigh high boots are also referred to simply as thigh boots, thigh-high boots or over-the-knee (OTK) boots. The typical shaft length for this type of boots varies from just above the knee up to the crotch area (in which case often the term Crotch boots is used). Thigh high boots often have a stiletto heel (with heights usually of at least three inches tall) and in some cases a platform on the front of the shoe part, although flat-heeled thigh high boots are not uncommon.

Different types of materials are used for the manufacture of these boots, usually various types of leather (most popularly patent leather, which is glossy, or calfskin leather, which is smooth) to synthetic materials, such as polyurethane (also referred to as PU), vinyl or latex, to certain types of fabric such as polyestery microfiber, silk and even velvet.

Thigh high boots are usually manufactured with a zipper, usually on the inside of the leg, to make them easier to wear whilst retaining the natural shape of the leg. In some cases, thigh boots are constructed without a zipper and are called pull-on boots.

This type of boots has achieved a cult status. Although thigh high boots are traditionally associated with eroticism by most, they are becoming more and more acceptable as a fashion statement. As an erotic symbol, thigh high boots are admired (and worshipped) by boot fetishists and often worn by professional dominatrices.

Thigh high boots are made by various manufacturers, the most popular of which are located in the United States. Smaller factories are located in the UK and other European countries and offer boots of various levels of quality. For the more exquisite (and expensive) brands of thigh high boots there are a few popular designers from Italy, such as Gianmarco Lorenzi, Giuseppe Zanotti and DiMarni. There’s also the option of buying custom made thigh high boots, of which manufacturers can be difficult to find.

EMILIO PUCCIFronlaced Suede Boot

2011-05-17T06:40:00.000-07:00

Grey Suede Boots

2011-05-17T06:37:00.000-07:00

Christian LouboutinRed Boots

2011-05-17T06:34:00.000-07:00

Gwen Loos/Christian Louboutin/OTK/Vogue/2010

BURBERRYProrsum Python

2011-05-17T06:30:00.000-07:00

Burberry Prorsum Python

SERGIO ROSSI

2011-05-17T06:27:00.001-07:00

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Chain Laceup Boots

2011-05-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

Giuseppe Zanotti Chain Laceup Boots

LOUBOUTIN

2011-05-17T06:13:00.000-07:00

Ciara with Louboutin High Heel Boots

PRADAWhite & Red Calf Boots

2011-05-17T06:08:00.001-07:00

Cow Pointy Boots

2011-05-17T06:04:00.000-07:00

Test

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