Slouch Knee High Boots with Ankle Strap and Low Heel

A tall boot that stays out of the way. The napped shaft is cut with enough length to gather and slouch down the calf rather than holding a rigid line, and an ankle strap with tonal stitching wraps the base to give the folds somewhere to stop. It is a softer shape than most knee-highs manage. The strap is stitched in a matching tone, so it defines the ankle without adding hardware.

The heel is a low stacked inch, which is the height you forget you are wearing, and a full-length zip runs the inside seam so the boot goes on without a struggle. A pull tab at the top helps with the last of it. The toe comes to a soft point, keeping the whole thing from reading flat and shapeless. Because the heel is low and the shaft is soft, these are the pair that survive a day of actual walking, which is not something most knee-high boots can claim honestly.

Alverra offers six shades: beige, brown, dark green, light brown, dark brown and black, in US 5.5 through 12. Slouch is a fit, not a flaw, so do not size up hoping for more of it. The shaft is already cut for it. The green and the dark brown are the ones that look least like everything else on the shelf, and the beige is the one that goes with the most.

• Fit: true to size, order your usual size
• Key details: slouched knee-high shaft, ankle strap with tonal stitching, top pull tab, pointed toe
• Heel: low stacked heel, approx. 1 inch
• Shaft: knee height
• Closure: full-length side zip
• Sizes and colours: US 5.5 to 12 in beige, brown, dark green, light brown, dark brown and black. Model wears a US 7
• Care: brush clean with a soft dry brush and air dry away from direct heat