Stylish Goth Boots | Gothic Footwear

Goth boots along with tattoos, Gothic jewelry, punk hairdos, elaborate make up and black nail polish are part of the Goth look. This dark fashion started to become popular again in the American culture in the mid 1980's with a rather limited audience at the time.

The term Goth originates from Germanic tribes of the Middle Ages. Historically, the folks back then wore extravagant costumes of intricately woven fabrics and embossed designs to create a commanding and threatening appearance to intimidate their enemies and outsiders.

Riding on his horse, the Gothic warrior donned heavy platform boots made from leather and fur which were often decorated with metals, jewelry, and precious stones. You can see modern Gothic boots today closely resemble those of ancient times.

Goth boots were made popular in 2002 by Marilyn Manson with his album "Aint." A lot of attention was given to Gothic boots after the release of the video "This is the new hit." Guys and girls couldn't wait to get their hands on those thigh-high platform boots with silver buckles rising on the front. It again became acceptable for guys to wear shiny platform shoes. It was like a time of rebirth for Gothic footwear.