Boot up: There’s something liberating about motorcycle boots — the open road, the sense of rebelliousness — that comes with pairing some clunky boots with a soft, floaty dress. They can make you feel strong, tough and, especially this winter, stylish.
Tory Burch makes a knee-length black leather moto boot with shiny gold buckles on the calf and gold plating on one side of the stacked heel ($695). It’s Mad Max meets Madison Avenue, and even with all the hardware the boot is sophisticated.
Rocket Dog’s Chain Gang ($69.95), Joie’s Miles Away ($262.50) and Faryl Robin’s Lucky ($299) all up the style ante by adding multiple straps and buckles that encircle the shaft of the boot. The buckles create a slouch in the leather and make for a look that’s more rugged rock ‘n’ roll than hard-core Harley rider.
For a more subtle take, Fiorentini and Baker makes the Eli ($485), an ankle-length boot with just one strap across the top and a discreet, matte brass buckle.
The Mimas boot from Coclico ($490.95) also shows a softer side, with a rounded toe and simple strap and buckle across the top of the ankle.
If you long for the original, the Harley-Davidson Hustin (shown here) with a lug sole and a harness circling the ankle sells for $136.
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