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Really supportive over the knee boots?
I'm learning the hard work of being a girl... just learned several fashion things. One is that skirts (A-line to balance my broad shoulders) look great with those super tall boots.
Oh! SO that's how women can wear skirts in the winter and not freeze their asses off! 
The problem is I'm 5'10 so I'd prefer not to have a massive heel, and I REALLY need a very supportive shoe. Nothing orthopedic yet, but I can no longer walk around barefoot (my feet get really sore). Yay mid 30's.
I'd love your brand recs... I usually go to Nordstroms because I have a weird body and sometimes they're really comfie in the store then kill me after a day of wearing, and they let you return worn shoes there. I'm open to anywhere though!
Re: Really supportive over the knee boots?
I bought a pair of Ecco boots for our Europe trip next month. They were highly recommended online. I love them, they are so incredibly comfortable and supportive. Bonus points because the pair I got are lined with goretex so they are waterproof for the rainy season :-)
These are the ones I bought:
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-ecco-rise-gtx-boot-black-luxe-cayman-p_id155544
They only come mid-calf but they are pretty cute, I've gotten lots of compliments this fall. They also have some taller ones available.
I am jealous! I have my eye on them. Last winter I bought a pair of Keen boots in brown and love them. I cannot wait for these ones to go on sale. . .
Definitely look for something more flat, like a riding boot style. I stand on my feet all day and my riding boots are perfection. I find I can also fit an insole in them, which really takes the edge off.
For comfort, look to the brands that places like Walking Company and Schueler would carry -- Clarks, Born, Sofft, etc. I like the website www.endless.com because they give details like the height and circumference of the boot shaft and have free shipping (and free return shipping).
Also.... I don't think I'd recommend over-the-knee for pairing with skirts - those are more for over skinny jeans (opinion). Just below the knee in a sleeker style (aka not slouchy) would look best with A-line skirts, and you can wear tights if you're worried about chilly knees.