The Not-So-Tough Guy’s Guide to Biker Boots

You don’t have to be cruising down route 66 on your chopper to benefit from the dose of danger a biker boot can bring to your look. Constructed from heavy leather, metal embellishments, and featuring a thick heeled sole, these boots were built to take a beating. If you are looking to add rough-and-rugged to your wardrobe resume, then we present to you the boot behind Hollywood’s leading macho-men.

Get ready to flex your sartorial muscle with these three styles of bikers boots

The Wild One

Take a walk on the wild side in the original biker boot: The Engineer. Defined by their adjustable buckled straps and tall shaft, keep these boots modern with shorter styles and shiny details. Popularised by the iconic tough guy himself, Marlon Brando embraced biker fashion both on and off the silver screen with his boots, jeans and biker jackets. Raise-hell this weekend when you pair these bad boys with a tight fitting tee.

The Towering Inferno

If your style is more Steve McQueen than Evel Knievel, opt for a pair of sleek, lace-up biker boots. While this boot may not be your office shoe go-to, it can take on a sophisticated persona. Try pairing these boots with a crisp dark denim in a slim fit. Dress it up with a button-down shirt and tie, then kick it into gear with a bomber jacket.

Rebel Without a Cause

Channel your inner James Dean and his devil-may-care attitude in a pair of broken-in biker boots for an adventurous, youthful feel. Another classic style, the harness boot is similar in shape to The Engineer, but the buckles were replaced with a ring and buckle harness around the base of the boot. Find a pair of these hardware baring boots in a soft brown leather and style them with a washed-and-worn denim. Finish the look with the classic James Dean shearling collared leather jacket.

Take these boots off the open road and out for a spin. Update your weekend warrior style with a classic biker boot.

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