high boot

Shaft reaches calf

A high boot is a boot that extends well above the ankle, typically reaching the calf, knee, or higher.

The term distinguishes taller styles from ankle boots or low-cut footwear: She wore high boots with her winter coat.

Riding boots, cowboy boots, and fashion boots often fall into this category.

Related

calf · equestrian · riding crop · heel · fashion week · lace-up · cowboy · wellington · thigh highs · slouch · shaft · pull-on · stiletto · suede · rain · rubber · galoshes · cavalry

Categories
Opposites
shaft height

high bootankle boot

Footwear ending above foot

bootie · Chelsea boot · desert boot · chukka boot · oxford

foot coverage/enclosure

high bootsandal

Sole with straps

flip-flop · slingback · slide · mule · barefoot

Family

high, boot, higher, highest, highly, highness, boots, booted, booting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G