Calling All Baddies! These Biker Boots Belong in Your Closet

street style berlin may, 2023 — FOUND: 11 Biker Boots That Are NOT Basic. YAY!Christian Vierig – Getty Images

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Is it just me, or does literally every person on my feed own the exact same pair of plain black biker boots? Even though the punky shoe never goes out go style (Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, and Jennifer Aniston are all fans), when it comes to design, diversity is noticeably lacking. Some of the biggest luxury designers in the industry have released their own iterations in past months (Miu Miu, Acne Studios, Burberry, and more) but they generally fall along the same lines. Most styles feature a black leather outer, a traditional rounded toe, and a bit of silver hardware.

You can’t go wrong with a classic, but it’s also fun to mix things up—and that’s where these biker boots come in. I’ve scoured the internet to find the chicest, most exciting options from brands like Frye, Jeffery Campbell, Schutz, and, of course, OG makers of motorcycle garb, Harley Davidson. Ahead, shop badass designs embellished with studs, chains, embroidery, jewels, and even a pair with piercings. Be warned: you won’t find any basic boots here.

Our top picks for the best biker boots in 2024:

See? There are stylish and unique biker boot options available, you just have to know where to look. Lucky for you, I did all the work. Happy shopping!

ROCKY Distressed Boots

These boots have 4.4 stars—and not just because of the stylish belting detail (though, that’s definitely a big part of it). Reviewers say this pair is comfortable and even works for wide calves.

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Fillmore Biker Boot

As an adult emo kid and self-described maximalist, this pair is easily my favorite on the list. With silver chains and every type of stud imaginable, they’re anything but basic.

Davina Buckled Thigh-High Boots

You can always count on accessory brand Charles & Keith to come through with a unique take on a classic style. These over-the-knee biker boots fall directly into that category.

Women’s Schutz Kiara Block

Part of the biker boots’ charm is their unapologetically edgy vibe. But if you’re looking for a bit of softness to balance it out, a heeled design will give you exactly that energy.

Octavia Calf Pull-On

Yes, embellished biker boots are a thing. (You’re welcome!) This Kurt Geiger design will add a much-needed glitzy element to the hardcore aesthetic.

Women’s Corley Casual Boot – Black

No one knows motorcycles—or motorcycle boots—better than Harley Davidson. This particular design features brushed silver buckles, a modified steel toe, and the famous bald eagle logo embroidered across the front.

x FP x Understated Leather Motoboy Boots

It’s Beyoncé’s world and we’re just living in it—which is why every piece of clothing imaginable has been decked in Western flare. These moto boots, for example, tap into the classic cowboy boot embroidery, chicly combining two very different aesthetics.

Tay Calf Length Leather Biker Boots

Though the goal of this story is to highlight the most unique moto boots on the internet, let the record show that you cannot go wrong with a traditional design. This version feels classic, but modern, thanks to the glossy gold hardware.

Harness 8r Women

Compared to their knee-high counterparts, these ankle boots are much more low-key. And the soft brown colorway is less harsh than the usual noir.

Black Wayne Boots

The clunky moto boot has officially been streamlined, thanks to Aeyde. The Wayne boot offers a sleek, fitted silhouette and pointed-toe shape that makes the chunky footwear feel sophisticated.

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