what is the origin of thigh high boots?

Answer 1

Originally, thigh high boots were used for fly-fishing, so you could stand in the water while casting your line and, in the process, not go into hypothermia waiting for a catch.

Answer 2

The fisher man always had boots that where thigh high,
the midevil times hunters and others

Answer 3

the origin is when you where them you look like a stripper AKA origin=stripper