As somebody who is aware of the woes of the unpredictable UK climate, I’d by no means, ever want the summer season away. Nevertheless, occasionally, a purchase order comes alongside that has me wishing for the colder climate, with infinite styling potentialities working via my head. And this was precisely the scenario I discovered myself in final 12 months, after I noticed a particular high-street discover that might simply be mistaken for designer. Enter H&M’s pointed-toe knee-high boots (£55).
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That includes a slim kitten heel, glossy level toe, and a knee-high silhouette, the intentional particulars on these boots make them look far more costly than their high-street price ticket. I initially noticed them on a variety of my fellow Who What Put on UK editors and instantly added them to my wishlist on-line. However these expensive-looking boots unsurprisingly bought out earlier than the top of the season. This 12 months, nevertheless, I’m not making the identical mistake of ready too lengthy. I added these to my basket as quickly as I noticed that they had been again in inventory.
@astyleedit wears H&M knee-high boots from 2024.
And I’m not the only one. Deputy Editor, Maxine Eggenberger, additionally put these in her basket as quickly as she noticed them on-line, saying, “Costly sneakers are wasted on me—my mum has been telling me I’m too arduous on my ft for the previous three many years, and I’ve to agree together with her. I simply know if I had been to step out in a pair of Miu Miu slingbacks, it could be a matter of minutes earlier than I stubbed my toe on a curb. As such, I’ve turn into one thing of an knowledgeable at discovering expensive-looking sneakers on the excessive road. The secret’s to search for glossy, timeless designs, and nothing matches this invoice fairly like H&M’s knee boots. This can be a fashion the model rereleases annually, and each time they do, they promote out quick.
Nevertheless, I feel they’ve perfected the key sauce for 2025. With the right heel peak, the simply the correct amount of pointed toe, and a glossy, wide-calf end, these would take a look at dwelling in any luxurious division retailer alongside manufacturers like The Row and Toteme. Sure, they’re fake leather-based, however the matte end stops them from wanting any manner plastic-y. I ordered the black as quickly as I noticed them, understanding they by no means stick round for lengthy, however I’m additionally within the brown, too. Brown is a tough color to get proper on the excessive road, however this bitter shade appears to be like way more premium than its price ticket. H&M actually has achieved its homework right here.”
Though we’re at present in the course of summer season right here in London, I have already got so many concepts in my head of how I’m going to fashion my boots once they arrive. And with temperatures already dropping barely, I’ve little question that I’ll be carrying them sooner reasonably than later. Maintain scrolling to see the three ways in which I’m planning to fashion these boots for autumn and past.
How to Style H&M’s Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boots
1. White Shirt + Baggy Jeans + Animal-Print Belt
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Style Notes: It doesn’t get more classic than a white button-up shirt and jeans. I’d personally opt for a slouchier pair that will drape nicely over the boots and then use some tonal accessories to add some interest.
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2. Cashmere Jumper + Midi Skirt + Bowling Bag
(Image credit: COS, Whistles, H&M. Prada, Jennifer Fisher)
Style Notes: A black midi skirt is a staple in my autumn/winter wardrobe and is the perfect length to both show off your expensive-looking knee-high boots and keep your legs covered for warmth. Pair it with a charcoal cashmere jumper and finish the outfit off with some simple but chic silver hoop earrings for a look that can easily be taken from day to night.
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3. Cardigan + Bermuda Shorts + Woven Bag
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Style Notes: I’ve lived in my Bermuda shorts this summer, and I have no plans to pack them away when the temperature drops. Instead, I’ll be swapping out my tank top and leather flip-flops for my H&M boots and a cardigan for warmth.






































