Patrizia Bonfanti BNF10 black textured leather biker boots, EU41, EUC

Patrizia Bonfanti briefly launched a collection called BNF10, which was focused on recreating vintage style biker boots in a variety of colors and heights. Of course, I have a weakness for any kind of biker boots, and I managed to snag a pair of these handmade beauties in black textured leather. The leather is soft and extra slouchy, and the boots are ever so comfortable. The woven jacquard ribbon pull tabs are actually engineered for pulling on your boots as opposed to tearing a hole in the lining. The soles have rubber treads that look kind of like tire treads - they're harder rubber than one usually sees on fashion boots, suggesting that these are actually intended for use on a motorcycle. Sadly, much as I absolutely love these, they are too big for me. By the time I realized this, they were sold out. These have a footbed length of almost 11"; they're not particularly wide fitting, but they should fit at least a size 10.5 with narrow to medium feet. I've worn them a handful of times, always with a padded insert, so the insoles are pristine & the uppers are still like new (I did not go biking in them)