Best designer suede heeled knee-high boots for women

Top pick: Khaite Bella suede knee-high boot — the most refined of the designer suede pairs here: a clean, sculptural shaft, leather sole and a high heel that reads elegant rather than trendy. It's the one to buy if you want a boot that looks expensive for years.

Who the others suit:

• Moschino 105 mm — a sharper, higher stiletto for evening and statement outfits.
• Kurt Geiger Annabel — the smartest value in a true designer label; black suede, stiletto heel, plenty of sizes.
• Steve Madden Elona — ruched shaft and a softer, more forgiving fit for all-day wear.
• Loeffler Randall Indy — a low heel for anyone who wants the tall-boot look without the height.
• Saint Laurent / Jimmy Choo — the classic luxury options if you want the house name on the box.

Check the size and colour on each card before buying; suede knee-highs run narrow in the calf.