KATSEYE Took Over the 2025 VMAs Stage in These Moto Boots: Here’s Where to Buy Them
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KATSEYE took the stage at the 2025 MTV VMAs in the hottest shoe for fall, and everyone’s taking note.
The girl group graced the show’s stage on Sept. 7 to perform its hit track “Gnarly” in Steve Madden moto boots in three styles — the Rampage, Astor and Riggs, all in black. Each style is currently available to shop on Steve Madden’s website. The grungy silhouette is currently a hit, especially with the fall just weeks away. Not just for riding a motorcycle, these boots have been spotted on some famous feet, including those of Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa and Emily Ratajkowski.
It’s hard not to spot these boots out in public, especially the Rampage. The Rampage and Astor retail for $159.95, while the less hardware-heavy option, the Riggs, retails for $199.95. Steve Madden’s Rocky boot is also another popular moto boot model.
While the silhouette is quite simple, it’s a stylish pick, especially if you’re looking to amp up your footwear game ahead of fall and winter. Each style sits just below the knee and is crafted with majority leather and comes equipped with a short block heel standing at 1.75 inches, save for the Astor at 2 inches.
The Astor and Rampage are equipped with silver hardware that offers the boots a grungier finish. The Riggs is a plain option for those looking for something less loud. Every KATSEYE member wore a Steve Madden style with a daring stage outfit, consisting of micro shorts or an asymmetric skirt. On top, the members wore what looked to be bodysuits or bustiers, some in blue, while others wore red or black. Yoonchae and Sophia wore dresses.
While moto boots aren’t a new concept, the style began gaining traction again when Miu Miu dropped its version aptly dubbed the Leather Boot in the fall of 2022 and 2023. This catapulted the style back into the mainstream, breathing new life into the classic in innovative ways. Since then, many brands have come to produce moto boots in a slew of styles and colorways. The phenom speaks to the power of the trend cycle, solidifying that hot new pieces will go in and out of fashion as long as the industry allows it.
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