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
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
Dr. Scholl’s Headstart Moto Knee-High Boots
Amazon
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
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
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
Steve Madden Ruskin Boots
Nordstrom
The Drop Lilith Short Moto Boots
Amazon
AllSaints Marisa Biker Boots
Nordstrom
