PVC boots have a number of variations including rain boots, riding boots, hiking boots and fashion boots. These days, the name PVC boots is generally used for fashion boots for women. The boots are generally used in winter. However, now as these have become part of fashion, are also worn in the summer season.

Much is being written on PVC boots. New ideas are being introduced and rapid changes are being brought in on boots design, shape and color. These boots were brought into fashion only half a century ago and have become a must have part of a women’s wardrobe. Many already have a pair of PVC boots.
Film and TV have made it possible for these boots to become cultish amongst women. We will talk about who made them famous and part of fashion. Some leading film and TV actresses of our times are in the list.
• Jane Fonda: She wore flat heeled thigh boots in Film Klute (1969) and in the movie The Electric Horseman (1979) she introduced knee length high heeled boots.
• Sophia Loren: White thigh boots were worn by her in the movie Arabesque (1966)
• The Bond Girl: In the movie, The Spy Who Loved Me
• Anne Hathaway: In the 2006 movie, The Devil Wears Prada
• Julia Roberts: In the film, Pretty Woman
• Uma Thurman: In the film, The Avengers
• Milla Jovovich: She wore nothing other than PVC boots in the entire movie Resident Evil
Similarly, in many TV serials and programs, the actresses introduced PVC boots as a fashion symbol. The names include Linda Thorson, Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley and many more.
Latest Trends
In the 21st century, PVC boots have adopted the look of 1970’s. Boots with metal accents became a must part of every woman’s wardrobe. And in recent years very quick changes have been made to the classic look. In 2009, ladies started preferring thigh length boots. In 2012, ankle boots have also occupied a large space in woman’s fashion. In summer, ankle boots are the favorite boots these days.