India, Dec. 9 -- Winter dressing is fun until you hit the footwear dilemma. Too cold for sneakers, too boring for flats, and too painful for high heels. Enter: kitten heel boots aka the Goldilocks of shoes. Not too tall, not too flat, just the perfect height to give confidence without sacrificing feeling in your toes. And guess what? Fashion girlies, runway stylists, Pinterest mood boards and even the "quiet luxury" obsessed crowd have crowned them the It-boot of the season. They're sleek, feminine, wearable, versatile and plus, they magically make every outfit look intentional.

No more limping like you've run a marathon in stilettos. The tiny heel (usually 1-2 inches) gives just enough lift to elongate your legs without making your knee...