Särmä Biker Boots, black

Mid-high shaft leather boots, usually this kind can be found for either ridiculously high price or in shitty quality. Our boots are made in Estonia (EU) in the same factory that makes boots for the Norwegian army, which means these are pretty high grade.

To get it out of the way: these are not CE or DOT certified safety items for motorcycling. If you follow the ATGATT-school of thought, look for something else.

Military-grade features

Practical features haven't been forgotten; why should good-looking boots be shabby, when they can be Proper Good? The thing is that the last and materials are the same as in the Norwegian M77 Combat Boots - these indeed come from the very same factory.

Strong PU sole

The direct-moulded sole has a good grip and longevity. The tread pattern is designed for good grip in rough terrain. When it wears down, a cobbler will be able to glue on more material. The attachment to the upper is ridiculously strong.

These boots have front lugs and a rear groove for use with ski and snowshoe bindings. Compatible bindings include army models as made by Asnes and Rottefella, to name a couple.

Full grain leather

The leather type is also the tried-and-tested full-grain leather as seen on the M77s. It's a single layer design and can be treated weatherproof if needed. No lining, just wear as many pairs of socks as needed.

A viable outdoor boot?

Although these are made first and foremost for so-called urban use, they actually work pretty well in hiking: grippy sole, military last, high shaft and the adjustment buckles all mean that you'll be OK when wandering off the trail too. Single-layer leather construction means these have at least a theoretical chance of drying if they happen to get wet.

Sizing and fit

As these are unpadded boots, there's lots of room for thick socks and an insole. Made according to the French / EU sizing system, but UK and US sizing also.

Measure your feet by drawing the outline of your foot on a paper, then measure the distance directly from the big toe to the center edge of the heel.

Included is a good pair of shock-absorbing insoles.

Made in EU (Estonia) by the same manufacturer that makes the M77 military boots.