The prevailing theme for A/W22's hottest boot trend can be summarised as thus: Bigger is most definitely better. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, track soles and combat boots crept (or rather stomped) their way into the wardrobes of fashion's best dressed, but not to be content with half-measures, it seems as though this year, chunky boots are taking a step up. Please be upstanding for chunky knee-high boots.
Bottega Veneta was one of the first brands to make a case for the XXL, knee-high silhouette, sending a statement-making, biker-inspired boot down its A/W 19 runway. Others quickly followed suit, but it wasn't until last year that the taller iterations started to compete with the classic chunky Chelsea boots and lace-ups. Now, the high-street has jumped on the bandwagon, with the likes of Arket, Other Stories and even Marks Spencer (yes, really) offering up their own spins on knee-high chunky boots.
Styling-wise, you can essentially treat this trend the same way you would any chunky boot. However, it doesn't really lend itself to wide-leg denim (one word: pantaloons) unless, of course, you layer the jeans over the top. I personally think they work best when used to balance out delicate summer dresses or offer an edge to knitted midis. Thanks to their XXL size, I also think they work well to create interesting outfit proportions. Think an oversized belted blazer thrown over black leggings and finished with a pair of chunky knee-high boots. But really, there are so many ways to interpret this trend—the key is to make it your own.
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Shop our edit of knee-high chunky boots:
In true Arket fashion, they've created a simple yet elegant boot that you'll keep forever.
Well done, H&M.
Knee high boots are the perfect pairing for mini skirts.
This knee high chelsea boot looks particularly good with leggings and an oversized blazer.
This pair is rainy day ready.
So chic.
The chunky buckles add a moto feel.
Got plenty of black boots? Brown is just as timeless.
Ganni embraced the chunky boot trend early on, and still has a great selection.
This butter leather pair really caught my eye.
From the brand that kicked it all off.
This pair also comes in black.
The minimalist silhouette and chunky sole perfectly balance each other.
This is the chunky boots streamlined sister.
This tan pair is really chic.
These boots were made for stomping.
I love the white contrast piping.
The classic combat boot has been elongated to a fresh 2022 knee-high.
These look really luxe.
Riding boot styles are also having a moment.
Yet another great option from Ganni.
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