Over-the-knee boots for winter 2014: 10 of the best pairs – in pictures

Avoid the equestrian connotations of plain old knee-highs and say hello to 2014’s footwear game-changer – the over-the-knee boot. Leg-lengthening and perfect for wearing with a skirt, this is a much easier shape to pull off than you might think. From chunky heels and thigh-high to flat black and serious, here are our picks of this season’s offerings