STEVEN by Steve Madden Womens ABEE Knee-High Boot

 (5 customer reviews)

I have been watching these boots and the shorter version for a while. The tall ones went on sale so I went for it but when they arrived they didn't have the vibram sole; just a smooth sole. However, they fit great and looked really good; I have a narrower foot, ankle and calf, and they fit snug, and have actually stretched out already, so dont be afraid of the boots being a bit tight. I usually wear a size 9 and the 9 fit true to size (I had actually tried an ankle version at a department store a while back and knew the 9 fit). I would of preferred the lug/vibram sole, but they still look good and work well with more feminine clothes now. I did order a second pair just to see if it was a random mistake, but the second pair were the same. I like them and have already worn them alot, but they were just not as pictured; keep that in mind.

I got the black ones in size 6. I normally wear 6.5, I would say these are true to size to slightly big as the 6 feels pretty good with thin socks. The color was more distressed looking that the photo, but it still looked nice. I love the height of the boot shaft, which hit about 2 inches below my knee, and I love the laces. They will actually fit ANY calf, in my opinion, unless you have a BMI under 15 or over 40, because you can unlace them and adjust accordingly. A lot of laces and a lot of work, but it will fit if you're willing to do the time.

I really am in shock about how nice these are. I wore them for the first time yesterday, all day, right out of the box with only a thin pair of socks and they were SO comfortable. I didn't feel any pressure points anywhere and absolutely no rubbing or blisters. This is shocking to me because the last pair of lace knee boots I bought rubbed enormous blisters on the backs of my ankles (they were Dr. Martens - and I am beginning to see a pattern with Dr. Martens because I just bought a pair of pink oxfords and they also created huge ugly blisters - either my ankles have changed since the early 90's when I got my first pair of Docs, or those things just aren't being made the way they used to). I like the distressing on these boots (it does make them kind of more grey than black, though). The only thing I wish I could change on them style-wise is the cap toe. I wish it was NOT a cap toe because it does lend a kind of combat boot feel to them, but they are a lot sleeker than combat boots so...Read more