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10 Thigh-High Boots for the Ladies Who Hate Tights

An easy-to-wear alternative.

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Betsy Farrell

Tights are not for everyone. They pinch, ride, cause wedgies, and if you're not-so-gentle, they tear on first wear. That's where over-the-knee and thigh-high boots come in. Use them to cover almost the same amount of surface area without the discomfort. Ahead, 10 picks we love.

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Sam Edelman Kent Stretch-Suede Over-the-Knee Boots, $190; net-a-porter.com

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Aquazzura Over-the-Knee Velvet Boots, $895; matchesfashion.com

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Kendall + Kylie Ayla Thigh High Boots, $225; shopbop.com

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Fenty x Puma by Rihanna Over-the-Knee Boots with Lace-Up Front, $1,099; stylebop.com

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MR by Man Repeller The I'm Really Here To Party Over-the-Knee Boots, $795; net-a-porter.com

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Jimmy Choo Maloy 95, $2,395; us.jimmychoo.com

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Steve Madden Odessa, $130; stevemadden.com

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Saint Laurent Embellished Leather Thigh Boots, $997.50; theoutnet.com

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Stuart Weitzman The Tieland Boot, $798; stuartweitzman.com

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Gianvito Rossi Rolling Tight High Denim Boot, $1,395; shop.gianvitorossi.com

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