WWD has spotted a new shoe trend cropping up for this fall 2011 and it’s over-the-knee boots… for children.

Before any of you begin protesting “oversexualization!,” these new little girls’ over-the-knee boots aren’t of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman proportions (well, not yet anyway).

Typically flat and rubber-soled, details like studs, buckles and bows give a fresh, more youthful and more functional look to little girls’ over-the-knee boots.

We’re actually okay with this because over-the-knee boots actually keep children’s knees better protected — just as long as designers don’t start adding high heels ala Suri Cruise and don’t start changing the styles beyond what’s age appropriate!

What do you think of this new over-the-knee boot trend for little girls?

Over-the-knee boots for little girls

1. Amiana toddler/little kid 15-A5038 suede over-the-knee boot, $108.76 to $135.95
2. Primigi Kids Jaida boot, $162.95
3. Primigi Kids Livia-L boot, $132.95 to $160.95
4. Me Too Kids Carol over-the-knee boot, $49.46