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Bespoke Unit's Guide To The Motorcycle Boot Bespoke Unit's Key Motorcycle Boot Facts • Invented by Frye in the 1860's as a boot for the U.S. Cavalry, was adapted for motorcycle use in the 1930's • Two most common types for non-motorcyclists are the Engineer boot and the Harness boot What Makes It A Motorcycle Boot? • A moto boot is any boot made in the style of an engineer or harness boot. They typically have shin-to-knee-height shafts, buckles at the ankles, and are made from hard-wearing leathers Motorcycle Boot Style Below is our "formality slider" for the moto boot and its casual and formal variations ARCHETYPICAL; BLACK OR BROWN ENGINEER OR HARNESS BOOTS Casual Formal BLACK MOTORCYCLE BOOTS FOR RIDERS Outfits Job Beachor Pool WeekendErrands Brunchor BBQ BusinessCasual DateNight BusinessDinner Formal-ishWedding InterviewBusinessProfessionalTuxedo = YES = Maybe = NO • A very casual boot, these should only be worn with jeans or leather riding pants (if you actually ride motorcycles) • Black leather is the standard but fashion brands have branched out into brown and different suede colors Aesthetically Similar Shoes: N/A Classic Quality Makers: Frye (USA), Harley-Davidson (USA) Typical Quality Makers' Price Ranges: Low: $170 | Mid $225 | High $480+ To Read More About The Motorcycle Boot Please Go To: BespokeUnit.com/Shoes/Styles/Motorcycle-Boot/ Learn About Seasonality, History, How To Wear, Classic & Contemporary Styling, and The Best & Traditional Makers Designed & Created By: Paul Anthony & Michael Oxman - © 2017 Bespoke Unit, LLC.