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They’re shockingly practical.
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This winter has been all about black boots; we’ve seen everything from sexy thigh-highs to low-key riding styles. While you can’t go wrong with either, there is another boot that leans a little more practical and, IMO, a lot cooler. So of course Susan Sarandon, a forever cool-girl, just wore them.
Moto boots have become a go-to style among Hollywood It Girls like Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski, with the biker-inspired boots adding a grunge-edge to anything they’re worn with. Wrongly, I’ve considered them a Gen Z-style—in my defense, they’re all over my TikTok feed. Fortunately, Sarandon, 78, showed me just how ageless they are. The actress wore a calf-height pair that had two practical details: a small heel and lug sole. The shoes, which she wore over a pair of skinny jeans (to my dismay, they are coming back), instantly made her entire outfit a little bit cooler.
Sam Edelman Kinsley Booties
Nordstrom
$180
$125
As someone who doesn’t have the style in my wardrobe, I took to the internet to find a pair—I love comfy and cool, after all. Below, shop the eight styles I’m eyeing, starting at $15.
8 Moto Boots
- Gap Vegan Leather Moto Boots, $15 (Originally $98); gap.com
- DV by Dolce Vita Armonda Harness Boot, $18 (Originally $70); nordstromrack.com
- Dr. Scholl's Headstart Moto Knee-High Boots, $59 (Originally $130); amazon,com and zappos.com
- Steve Madden Ruskin Boots, $72 (Originally $180); nordstrom.com
- The Drop Lilith Short Moto Boots, $90; amazon.com
- Seychelles Good Measure Vegan Engineer Boots, $100; freepeople.com
- Sam Edelman Kinsley Booties, $125 (Originally $180); nordstrom.com
- AllSaints Marisa Biker Boots, $246 (Originally $379); nordstrom.com
Dr. Scholl's Headstart Moto Knee-High Boots
Amazon
$130
$59
$130
$59
Dr. Scholl’s Headstart Moto boots are the pair you need to grab if comfort is your top priority. This knee-high style is made with a cushiony foam insole that shoppers call so comfortable, it’s like “walking on air.” But even though all-day support is what makes these shoes a must-have, they’re cool, too, thanks to the hardware details at the ankle and calf.
Gap Vegan Leather Moto Boots
GAP
$98
$15
Gap’s take on the moto boot trend is now 85 percent off. Given that $15 is what I spend on a croissant and coffee, these boots might be the easiest fashion purchase I make all month. But the cheap price isn’t the only thing that makes these great; shoppers say the booties offer ample ankle support, are comfortable enough for all-day wear, and “look great with everything from jeans to tights to dresses and skirts.”
Seychelles Good Measure Vegan Engineer Boots
Free People
$100
This pair from Seychelles, which you can grab on Free People, is my personal favorite. They have that classic moto boot look, with a wide shaft, small heel, and harness detail at the ankle. They’re also a shopper-favorite, with fans writing that the shoes are sturdy, well made, and so comfortable that one person even deemed them “bunion friendly.”
Moto boots are the practical cool-girl shoes Sarandon convinced me anyone can (and should) be wearing this season. Below, shop a few more of the styles I’m eyeing.
DV by Dolce Vita Armonda Harness Boot
Nordstrom Rack
$70
$18
Steve Madden Ruskin Boots
Nordstrom
$180
$72
The Drop Lilith Short Moto Boots
Amazon
$90
AllSaints Marisa Biker Boots
Nordstrom
$379
$246
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