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50 Badass Boots

These Daring Designs are Versatile and Edgy

— January 17, 2012 — Fashion
From punk and military-inspired styles to geeky gamer footwear, these badass boots are edgy and effortlessly cool. With the return of rock star-inspired runways, badass boot designs are making a definite impact on the fashion industry, showing a massive presence on the street as well as the catwalk. From diamond-cut kicks to sparkling motorcycle boots, these daring high tops are turning previously grungy looks into the next style must-have.

From edgy studded styles to rocker-chic combat footwear, badass boots are replacing the dainty styles of the past with a focus on durability and a masculine edge. Pointy heels are being replaced with chunky and heavy designs that dare to be different. A statement piece to any outfit, this fierce footwear is sure to get you noticed if your aim is to stand out from the crowd.
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Stylishly Perforated Footwear
Stylishly Perforated Footwear
Rock the Swagger x Tricker's 7 Wing Tip Boots with a Swag Atti
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Beer Boarder Boots
Beer Boarder Boots
Hit the Slopes with the Pabst x Union Snowboard Bindings
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48
Bullet-Holding Bootstraps
Bullet-Holding Bootstraps
Trash & Vaudeville Design a Line of Edgy Accessories for Your Shoes
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47
Zipped-Up Punk Footwear
Zipped-Up Punk Footwear
Dr. Know Boots is Winter Gear with a Badass Attitude
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46
Golden Riding Boots
Golden Riding Boots
The New Vortice Versnice Boots Make Riding Luxe
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45
Hybrid Riding Shoes
Hybrid Riding Shoes
The Raf Simons' Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker Mixes Country With Street
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44
Flashy Hi-Cut Kicks
Flashy Hi-Cut Kicks
Supra Spring 2011 Royal Collection Introduces Vividly Eye-Popping Designs
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43
Japanese Floral Boots
Japanese Floral Boots
Y-3 Warrior High 'Kimono' Draws Inspiration from Traditional Garments
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42
Badass Military Boots
Badass Military Boots
The New Underground 'Blockhead' Boot is Stylish and Insurgent-Inspired
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Convenient Winter Kicks
Convenient Winter Kicks
Rick Owens' Zip Leather Boots Zip Up for Easy Access
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40
Zebra Mariner Boots
Zebra Mariner Boots
The Jean Paul Gaultier Pataugas 'Authentique Mariniere Boot'
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39
Badass Belted Boots
Badass Belted Boots
Dr. Martens and Izzue Toughen Up the 10 Hole Boot
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Designer Charity Boots
Designer Charity Boots
Manolo Blahnik and Other Designers Team-Up with Ugg Australia
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37
Studded Leather Kicks
Studded Leather Kicks
The ato Cowhide Boots Make For Fancy Streetwear
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36
Tough Greaser Footwear
Tough Greaser Footwear
The Bottega Veneta Nero Calf Boot is Badass
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35
Mega Buckle Shoes
Mega Buckle Shoes
Vivienne Westwood
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Built-In Bangle Boots
Built-In Bangle Boots
The Sigerson Morrison Tall Bracelet Boots Come Accessorized
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33
Sparkling Motorcycle Boots
Sparkling Motorcycle Boots
The Dr Martens x Swarovski Elements Collection is Breathtaking
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Militarized Ankle Boots
Militarized Ankle Boots
These Dreamcore Boots by New Kid Will Have You Marching in Style
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High-Class Motorcycle Boots
High-Class Motorcycle Boots
The Man of Moods 2010 Collection is Ruggedly Chic
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Wedge Buckle Boots
Wedge Buckle Boots
Chloe Sevigny Teams With Opening Ceremony for Footwear
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Goofy Monochromatic Editorials
Goofy Monochromatic Editorials
Anja Rubik Goes Wild for Vogue
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Boney Boots
Boney Boots
The 1914 Bones Dr. Martens are a Sweet Pair of Shoes
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Blinged-Out Boots
Blinged-Out Boots
The JW Anderson Swarovksi Boot Embodies Rocker Chic
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Diamond Cut Boots
Diamond Cut Boots
Dr. Martens and Jean Paul Gaultier Create See-Through Shoes
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Golden Boarder Gear
Golden Boarder Gear
The American Eagle Zoom Force 1 Snowboarding Boot is Inspired by Anime
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Rebellious Booties
Rebellious Booties
Mini Market Creates Dangerously Hot Black Zipper Wedge Ankle Boots
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Bumblebee Footwear
Bumblebee Footwear
Alexander McQueen & Dr. Martens Create a Yellow-and-Black Stripe Frenzy
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Bi-Color Punk Boots
Bi-Color Punk Boots
These Dr. Martens' Two Tone Boots Kick Ass
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Reptilian Rocker Boots
Reptilian Rocker Boots
The Dr. Martens Pascal Boot is Croc Embossed
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Studded Ankle Boots
Studded Ankle Boots
The Sam Edelman Zoyla is Hardcore Rocker Chic
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High Heeled Army Boots
High Heeled Army Boots
The Dr. Martens Darcie Boot is Military Chic
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Belt Buckle Boots
Belt Buckle Boots
Knee-High Strappy Shoes
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Peak-a-Boo Ankle Boots
Peak-a-Boo Ankle Boots
House of Harlow 1960 Spring 2010 Footwear by Nicole Richie
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Sophisticated Work Boots
Sophisticated Work Boots
The Stylishly European Stone Island x Diemme Roccia Vet Boots
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Metallic Punk Boots
Metallic Punk Boots
Dr. Martens & Raf Simons Boots Hit the Market (UPDATE)
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High-Tech Tactical Boots
High-Tech Tactical Boots
Nike Sportswear SFB Holiday 2011 Offers Tough Sturdy Footwear
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Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
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Romantic Punk Boots
Romantic Punk Boots
JW Anderson Fall/Winter 2010-11 Realizes the Potential of Florals
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Punk-Inspired Hiking Boots
Punk-Inspired Hiking Boots
Undercoverism Lets You Look Chic While Wandering the Woods
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Gamer Boots
Gamer Boots
Dr. Martens Band Hero Boots are Based off the Game
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Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
Ballet-Inspired Stilettos
These Pleaser Women's Ballet Ankle Boots Will Make Any Girl Twirl
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Straitjacket Buckle Boots
Straitjacket Buckle Boots
The Burberry Fall/Winter 2010 Shoes Are Heavy Duty Winter Wear
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Redesigning Punk Boots
Redesigning Punk Boots
Deliciously Devine Designer Doc Martens 1460 Recreated
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Badass Cutesy Kicks
Badass Cutesy Kicks
Hello Kitty and DR. Martens Collaborate to Create Adorable Footwear
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Holster Strap Boots
Holster Strap Boots
Report Kane's Over-the-Thigh Boots are an Edgy Wardrobe Addition
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DIY Dungeon Boots
DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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Thorned Men's Boots
Thorned Men's Boots
These Asher Levine Special Shoes for AlpineStars
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2
Designer Rain Boots
Designer Rain Boots
Couture Hunter Wellingtons by Jimmy Choo
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Extreme Torture Shoes
Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
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