Ravel Black Suede Knee High Boots vs Carvela Gaia Knee-High Boots

The Carvela Gaia is the easier boot to live in: a 1.57-inch block heel, a rubber-and-synthetic outsole and a wider size run. The Ravel is the dressier pick with a 3-inch block heel and a suede-and-leather upper, but it comes only in normal D width and a shorter size range. Both are zip-fastened, synthetic-lined knee-highs, so neither is a weather boot. Buy the Carvela for all-day wear and the Ravel for a taller, sharper silhouette.

• Choose the Ravel if you want a taller 3-inch block heel and a sleeker suede-and-leather upper for dressed-up outfits.
• Choose the Carvela Gaia if you want a low 1.57-inch heel and a rubber-backed outsole for walking and standing through a long day.