Platform sole, lace-tie finish — the over-the-knee boot that commands attention.
Over-the-knee boots have their own authority. Over-the-knee boots on a stacked platform sole, finished with a lace-tie at the top of the shaft, carry that authority with additional conviction. The Step In Style model 216659 is a genuine over-the-knee boot — rising well past the knee — in black faux leather, with a chunky stacked platform sole that adds substantial height, and a lace or cord tie at the topline that brings a customisable, fashion-forward finish to the silhouette. This is not a subtle boot. It is not designed to be. It is designed to define the lower half of whatever outfit it is part of.
The piece
A genuine over-the-knee boot in black faux leather with a smooth, clean shaft that rises well above the knee, a chunky stacked platform sole providing meaningful height elevation, and a lace or cord tie at the very top of the shaft. The lace-tie detail at the topline is both functional — allowing the opening to be adjusted for thigh circumference — and aesthetic, adding a finishing flourish that references corset and lace-up footwear traditions while remaining firmly contemporary in the context of the full silhouette. The shaft is smooth and unembellished from ankle to topline, allowing the platform sole and the lace finish to operate as the two defining design moments without competition from additional detail.
Who it's for
For the woman who makes deliberate visual choices and stands behind them. She understands that an over-the-knee platform boot is a compositional choice — it changes the proportion of the entire outfit and becomes the primary visual element rather than a supporting one. She builds her look around the boot rather than adding the boot as an afterthought. She appreciates the practical functionality of the lace-tie at the top — it means the boot stays in place and can be adjusted for her specific thigh measurement — and she also recognises the styling opportunity it provides. She wears bold footwear with confidence because she has taken the time to understand how it works with her wardrobe.
Closer look
- Black faux leather upper — smooth, clean, and structured across the full shaft
- Genuine over-the-knee height — rises well above the knee for full thigh coverage
- Chunky stacked platform sole — substantial height elevation with visual weight
- Lace or cord tie at the topline — adjustable for thigh fit and styling
- Smooth shaft with no buckles or external hardware between ankle and topline
- Available in a range of sizes for fit across foot and lower leg
- Interior zip for clean entry and exit without distorting the shaft
- Platform adds height with better stability than a traditional heel of equivalent rise
- Lace-tie can be worn tight, loose, or tied in different bow styles for styling variation
Fabric & feel
The faux leather upper is smooth and consistent across the full surface of the boot — from the toe box through the ankle, up the long length of the over-the-knee shaft to the topline. It is structured enough to hold its shape and maintain the clean column of the silhouette through extended wear. The stacked platform sole is dense and substantial underfoot — the height gain is real and meaningful, but the wide base of the platform distributes weight evenly enough to make sustained wear more comfortable than an equivalent height on a narrow heel. The lace-tie at the top is a cord or ribbon element set into eyelets at the topline, allowing the opening to be closed snugly against the thigh or left slightly open for a looser, more relaxed finish.
Fit & silhouette
The over-the-knee shaft is cut to fit closely against the leg from ankle to thigh. The interior zip allows entry without the boot needing to stretch over the widest point of the foot. Once on, the shaft should sit flush against the leg from ankle through calf and thigh — the lace-tie at the top allows adjustment at the widest point of the thigh to ensure a secure, non-slipping fit. The platform sole keeps the foot at a nearly flat angle despite the meaningful height gain. The total silhouette — long, slim boot shaft on a chunky platform base — creates a strong vertical line that elongates the leg and anchors the outfit at its base. Size true to usual shoe size.
Styling
Outfit one: Pair with a black faux leather mini skirt and a fitted black longline roll-neck — the all-black palette makes the boot's height and the platform's mass the focal point through proportion rather than colour. The lace-tie at the thigh is visible above the skirt hem and reads as a corseted, editorial finish. Add a structured bag and a single bold ring.
Outfit two: Wear with a midi-length asymmetric skirt in deep plum or forest green — the over-the-knee boot shaft is visible below the skirt hem, with the platform sole providing the visual base. The lace-tie detail at the thigh is concealed by the skirt, which focuses attention on the dramatic shaft length and platform height as the boot's primary narrative.
Outfit three: Style with an oversized blazer dress or a longline oversized knit, worn short enough to reveal the full shaft and the lace-tie topline. The contrast between the relaxed, voluminous top and the structured, elongated boot is the tension that makes the outfit work — maximum volume above, maximum structure and height below.
Occasions
Evening events where the brief is to arrive looking like you made an effort and succeeded. Fashion events and street style settings where over-the-knee platform boots are a legible cultural signal. Concert and live music events where high footwear makes practical sense in a crowd. Content creation and campaign shooting where the vertical line of the over-the-knee shaft reads powerfully in a frame. Autumn nights out when the shaft length provides genuine warmth above the knee alongside the obvious visual contribution. Any occasion where the objective is to walk into a room and immediately establish that today's footwear is not accidental.
Care
Wipe the faux leather shaft with a soft damp cloth after each wear, paying particular attention to the area around the lace-tie eyelets where surface abrasion is most likely. For the platform sole, use a stiff brush to remove debris from the tread after outdoor wear. The lace or cord tie should be removed and washed separately if it becomes dirty — hand wash in cold water, air dry flat, and re-lace before the next wear. For the upper, mild soap on a damp cloth followed by air drying works for most surface soiling. Store stuffed with tissue paper to maintain the long shaft in its standing position — a boot tree or a rolled magazine inside the shaft is effective for very tall over-the-knee shafts.
Wow detail
The lace-tie at the topline of an over-the-knee boot is a detail with a specific and intentional effect: it echoes the construction language of historical boot-making and lace-up corsetry in a single gesture at the most visible point of the boot's silhouette. At the topline of an over-the-knee shaft — well above the knee, at mid-thigh — a lace-tie is visible in a way that the ankle or shaft hardware of a shorter boot never is. It reads clearly in photographs and in person. It finishes the boot at a point that would otherwise simply stop, and it transforms that stopping point into a designed conclusion. On a platform boot of this height and presence, a detail at the topline is the final word in a long and confident sentence.
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Promise
Every order includes free EU delivery on orders over €69 and a 30-day returns policy. Over-the-knee platform boots require a precise fit across foot, calf, and thigh — if any element of the fit does not work, return within 30 days and we will resolve it without conditions or complication.
