A thigh-high, white boot created by André Courrèges in 1966. While the boot was a fad, it also translated across all levels of fashion, from designer to mass market. Even the childrenswear market immediately jumped on board, since, in that era, the traditional footwear styles had become influenced by adult fashion.
Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry. Francesca Sterlacci and Joanne Arbuckle.