White stars and flame stitching climb the shaft of this knee-high western boot, set against a deep marbled burgundy that moves between red and brown depending on the light. Contrast topstitching traces the vamp and the dipped western topline, and the toe finishes in a clean point. It is the loudest boot in the Velvet Vogue western line and makes no attempt to hide it.

The shaft is cut roomy rather than fitted, so it clears the calf without gripping, and the boot pulls straight on with no zip and no buckles to fasten. The stacked block heel is a low two inches, which keeps this in the walkable bracket in spite of the height of the shaft and the weight of the pattern above it. Nothing about the boot is subtle, so the plainest thing in the wardrobe is usually the right thing to wear with it.

Red is the only colourway offered, and it is the point of the boot, since the white embroidery only reads properly against it. Sizes run US 5.5 to 12 with a true-to-size fit, and the model wears a US 7. Wipe the upper down with a damp cloth after wear and air dry it away from direct heat so the finish stays even.

• Fit: true to size with a roomy shaft, order your usual size
• Key details: white star and flame embroidery, contrast topstitching, western dip topline, pointed toe
• Heel: low stacked block heel, approximately 2 inches
• Shaft: knee height
• Closure: pull-on
• Sizes and colours: US 5.5 to 12, offered in red
• Care: wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry away from direct heat