Goth Boots

The Outlaw-201 mid-calf boot by Demonia features a black PU upper, round toe, stud and buckle accents, and a 5" platform heel.

Womens Outlaw-201

The Gravel-22 knee-high combat boot by Demonia features a black leather upper, round toe, adjustable buckle accents, inner zipper for easy on/off, and a 1 1/4" heel.

Mens GravelL-22

In 2002, Marilyn Manson popularized Gothic boots with his album, AINT. Never before in American culture had Gothic boots received as much attention. Following the release of the video "This is the new hit", Goth devotees across America were clamoring to own a pair of the boots as seen in his video. The thigh high platform boots with silver buckles climbing up the front were in immediate demand for both men and women. It was the first time since the 1970's that a man wearing a shiny platform shoe was still OK.

These boots are fabulous, but use discretion! You might be a hit at a club like the Underscore in New York, but this boot walking through your local Wal-Mart might look just a little bit cheesy.

The Gothic boot enthusiast must own at least one pair of thigh high platforms, shiny and ideally, with buckles or zippers. For the hard-core original look, go for black PVC. Black goes with everything. It's your favorite color and you know it. The only reason you like black is because they haven't found a darker color.

Maybe you're tempted by other colors. Colors are fine. Just because it's pink doesn't mean it isn't Goth! When choosing your Gothic boots, remember, shiny is good.

You may need to search out Gothic boots in specialty stores. It's not a mainstream item. The only good Gothic boot has a big fat raised rounded toe, is ultra shiny and just as intimidating as its Middle Ages counterpart.

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The Gothika-215 lolita platform knee-high boot by Demonia features a black PU upper, round toe, lace-up style with two-tone ribbon, and a 3 3/4" heel.

Womens Gothika-215

Demonia Fury-107, Calf Boot With Broze Bat Buckle.

Womens Fury-107

The Steam-20 mid-calf 12 eyelet boot by Demonia features a black leather upper, round toe, lace-up style, inner zipper for easy on/off, adjustable buckle accents, and a lug sole.

Mens Steam-20

The Boxer-201 platform knee-high boot by Demonia features a black PU upper, round toe, flame accents, buckle and stud decor, and a 4" etched platform heel.

Mens Boxer-201