thigh boots

Fisherman's tall waders

Thigh boots are boots that extend above the knee to mid-thigh or higher.

They appear in practical contexts—fishing waders, equestrian wear—and in fashion, where they're associated with bold or sexualized looks: She paired thigh boots with a miniskirt.

Also called thigh-highs or over-the-knee boots.

construction

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • suedeBuffed leather underside
  • patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
  • calfskinYoung cattle hide leather

velvet · platform · stiletto · flat · lace-up · zipper · buckle · shaft · sole · insole

equestrian

riding

Controlling while mounted

bridle · horseback · paddock · chaps · dressage · showjumping · trot · canter · gallop · breeches

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

stylish · glamour · ensemble · outfit · trendy · vogue · statement · avant-garde · edgy · bold

utility

waders

Waterproof fishing garment

fishing · hunting · mucking · farm · wet-weather · snow · protective · durable · grip · tread

costume

pirate

Maritime thief or bootlegger

theatrical · swashbuckler · renaissance · steampunk · burlesque · go-go · stage · Halloween · roleplay · fantasy

Categories
Opposites
boot height/coverage

thigh bootsankle boots

Footwear covering the ankle

booties · desert boots · Chelsea boots · chukka boots · loafers

footwear minimalism

thigh bootsbarefoot

Wearing no shoes

bare legs · sandals · flip-flops · slides · strappy heels

Family

thigh, boot, thighs, boots, booted, bootless, bootee, bootees

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG