The Handmaid’s boots are generally described as ankle-height or low-cut combat-style boots , not a tall boot. One source about screen-used costume boots lists them as size 9, but it doesn’t give a height in inches, so there isn’t a single official inch measurement here.

Practical estimate

For a costume or shopping reference, a Handmaid-style boot usually falls around:

  • Shaft height: about 6 to 8 inches.
  • Heel height: usually low, around 1 to 2 inches.

That lines up with the “low-cut combat boot” look described in the costume guide and general boot-fitting references.

What to measure

If you want the exact look, measure:

  1. From the sole to the top of the boot shaft.
  2. The heel height.
  3. The ankle opening, since Handmaid-style boots often look different because of the cuff or sock-like overlay.

Helpful note

The show’s look is more about shape than a fixed inch height : brown, modest, low heel, and ankle to mid-ankle coverage.