Bed Stu Men's Innovator Boot

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 227 ratings

Teak/Black
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Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeUKEuropeHeel to toe (in)
874127
8.57.541.527.5
984228
9.58.542.528.5
1094329
10.59.543.529.5
11104430
11.510.544.530.5
12114531
13124632
14134733
US Shoe width
Brand SizeWidth
N or Anarrow
B, M or Dmedium
W or 2Ewide
XW or 3Eextra wide

Product details

Fabric type
100% Leather
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Shaft height
6 Inches

About this item

  • 100% Leather
  • Imported
  • Rubber sole
  • Shaft measures approximately 6" from arch
  • Heel measures approximately 1.25"
  • Boot opening measures approximately 11" around
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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 8 x 4 inches; 1.4 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Innovator
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ BASEMENT BOY RECORDS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0050UF05A
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 227 ratings

Product Description

There are some boots that speak to the dreams of a man, when the walls of his office were the great outdoors and his quick thinking saved lives, not quarterly reports. BED:STU brings back that look with the Innovator boot. Crafted with a rugged leather styling that speaks of adventures unknown and the promise of more to come, this boot has a side zip, ankle-length design so it’s easy to slip on and a rubber sole to give you the traction you need to face life head-on.

Bedford Stu, otherwise known as BED:STU, has its roots in the tough NYC neighborhood known for bareknuckle boxing and lively loud music. BED:STU footwear has evolved into a rock n'roll brand, ready for the mosh pit but stylish enough for the wi-fi cafe chat sessions. If your lifestyle has an edge, and you want to cut the BS with your feet first, throw down for some BED:STU boots, shoes, belts or sandals!

Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
227 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, appearance and value of the boot. For example, they mention it's well made, comfortable and has a great distressed look. Some are happy with the value. That said, some complain about the zipper. Opinions are mixed on the fit.

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98 customers mention94 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the boot. They mention that it has a great look, and it definitely catches the eye when worn. Some appreciate the distressed look, saying that the boots look great and feel great.

"...They fit great, good quality, and look awesome. In fact the first time I wore them I got a couple compliments on them. Nice boots." Read more

"Let's keep this simple: These boots look great, definitely catch the eye when worn, and are comfortable to wear even for a guy that spends all day..." Read more

"...hell because I really like these boots, they're comfortable and look really nice, but the workmanship is horrible...." Read more

"...These look great with a pair of your favorite faded jeans, and I've already received compliments on how they look...." Read more

82 customers mention71 positive11 negative

Customers like the quality of the boots. For example, they say they're well-made, with excellent materials and workmanship. Some mention that the boots are made to look weathered.

"...They seem to be pretty good quality, very well made. I'm a little paranoid about the zipper, because if it breaks, you're kind of screwed...." Read more

"...Quality distressed brown leather, inside-the-ankle zipper, and solid, slip-resistant soles -- ideal for riding a large Harley on damp or uneven..." Read more

"...They seem relatively durable, and I've been wearing them at least a few times a week for months now.Why only 4 stars?..." Read more

"...This is a short harness boot that wears more like a shoe- a weathered, casual, rugged design without all the extra bulk of a boot." Read more

64 customers mention60 positive4 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boot. They say it feels like a glove, and is perfect for casual wear.

"...boots look great, definitely catch the eye when worn, and are comfortable to wear even for a guy that spends all day walking around on concrete...." Read more

"...I'm mad as hell because I really like these boots, they're comfortable and look really nice, but the workmanship is horrible...." Read more

"...They are very nice looking and seem like they would be comfortable...." Read more

"...I am very happy! They're supremely comfortable, which is great. They look fantastic and I've gotten regular compliments on them...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the boots. They say it's worth the exchange and a great buy.

"...tldr; good boots, good price, tricky to match with some jeans." Read more

"...I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great look, a great price, and solid construction." Read more

"...Great price at the time." Read more

"...You can never go wrong with a pair of Bed Stu's! Worth every penny!" Read more

89 customers mention47 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the boot. Some mention that they are very comfortable and fit well, while others say that the sizing seems to run a little large. Some say that they were a bit tight to begin with and the zippers were not as well fitted as they might be making them.

"...So I ordered a size 11, and they fit perfectly. They seem to be more of a grey than black, but I guess they can pass for a worn black...." Read more

"...Sized a little big in length...." Read more

"...pair, they were a bit snug across the widest part of my foot, but fine in length... I'd taken the other reviewers' advice and ordered 1/2 size..." Read more

"...On all the sites people have commented that the boot runs large a bit...." Read more

25 customers mention7 positive18 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the zipper of the boot. They mention that it gets so bad that they can't wear them, it breaks on the left boot, and the teeth are bent.

"...took it out of the box and put them on, when the zipper on the left boot busted completely and wouldn't unzip...." Read more

"...As others have mentioned, the zippers tend to pop open at the slightest stress...." Read more

"...Quality distressed brown leather, inside-the-ankle zipper, and solid, slip-resistant soles -- ideal for riding a large Harley on damp or uneven..." Read more

"...Why only 4 stars? Well the right boot has had some zipper problems...." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the boot. They mention that it leaves something to be desired, it changed dramatically after a week or two, and it has a grayish weathered look. Some say that the color is not black enough and that it's difficult to match with some jeans.

"...The color of the boot is darker than pictured here, however with walking the boot takes on a lighter hue around the creases and eventually will get..." Read more

"...They are indeed a really worn black leather- very grey looking, but for a casual boot, it's a really unique look...." Read more

"...brown but in reality they are light grey-- note: this color is a little tricky to match-- unlike brown and black which are straightforward enough...." Read more

"...started out fine, changed after a week or two and the shoe became very very light colored...." Read more

Very nice but too large for me
3 Stars
Very nice but too large for me
The picture of the black boots does not accurately represent what these actually look like - the image shows them as somewhat tan when in fact they are very much a slate or gun-metal (hence the "black"). They are very nice looking and seem like they would be comfortable. Unfortunately, the 8.5M US that I ordered fit like a 9 to 9.5M US - or about 1" to 1.5" longer than I would expect. I have included a picture comparing my 8.5M US sneakers to the boots. The image is a bit deceiving since the sneaker heel extends out a bit - but I think you can see the size differential and hopefully a bit of the color. The boot opening at the calf is quite large as well though I have no experience in whether that is typical for this style or not. From what I could tell, I probably would have loved these if they had fit me. Bummer.
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AZ Desert Dweller
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice, Well Made Boots
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
Size: 11Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I've had these boots about 2 months now, and have probably worn them 10 times, and I really like them. I'm a size 11-1/2, but when I decided to order these I read a few reviews where people said to order a half size or so smaller. So I ordered a size 11, and they fit perfectly. They seem to be more of a grey than black, but I guess they can pass for a worn black. But they look great if you wear a lot of black. They seem to be pretty good quality, very well made. I'm a little paranoid about the zipper, because if it breaks, you're kind of screwed. So I pay a little more attention when I'm zipping them on or off. Please don't mis-interpret, I don't have any reason to think the zipper is cheap or anything, I just don't want it to break. But easy to get in and out of. Overall, I highly recommend these boots. They fit great, good quality, and look awesome. In fact the first time I wore them I got a couple compliments on them. Nice boots.
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Awesome McCoolname
4.0 out of 5 stars These boots are fantastic. Sized a little big though.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
Size: 10.5Color: TanVerified Purchase
Let's keep this simple: These boots look great, definitely catch the eye when worn, and are comfortable to wear even for a guy that spends all day walking around on concrete.

I have just two minor annoyances to report:

1) Sized a little big in length. I've got a half size left in the toe, but even with that extra space, the boot doesn't slide or chafe, which is partially due to my very wide feet. (Thanks genetics!) Order a half size smaller for a better fit, and if this company ever decides to start selling wider boots, I might french someone. As it is, I really had to wear them in before getting a decent fit.

2) The zipper on the left boot came a little out of whack. I had to spend some time zipping and unzipping it for a while to get the zipper to fully close and not leave a gap midway down. After wearing in the sides of the boot a little more (and a little more zipping up and down), the zipper began to work correctly.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good boot. I got mine on special, so they were a little less expensive than advertised, and that's always a nice thing.
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CaesarTheDay
1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely poor workmanship
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014
Size: 10.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Update: January 30: So, I had to return the first pair of boot after only one day of wearing. The heel and the leather upper were poorly attached and came apart during walking. Actually someone on the street stopped me and pointed it out. So I ordered a second pair and it shipped immediately. I barely took it out of the box and put them on, when the zipper on the left boot busted completely and wouldn't unzip. Luckily the shoes have an elastic up top so I was able to pull it off, but it's the second pair I'm returning in less than 4 days. I'm mad as hell because I really like these boots, they're comfortable and look really nice, but the workmanship is horrible. I'm resigned to the fact that everything is made in China by poor labor, but this is an extreme case. Don't buy these shoes.
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January 23: I have seen these boots on Amazon and on other sites like Zappos or Shoes.com at about $150-$180. These were $101 - thanks Amazon.
On all the sites people have commented that the boot runs large a bit. Heeding that advice I ordered a half-size smaller size (10.5) from my regular 11. Glad I did - it fits perfectly.

The color of the boot is darker than pictured here, however with walking the boot takes on a lighter hue around the creases and eventually will get lighter and take on its own unique look as you walk in them. Zippers work fine - at least for now - but they are a bit sticky. You can use a candle wax or a bit of clear vaseline to lube up the zipper.

I've only had these for a few days, but so far I have to say they are very comfortable. I plan on wearing them for 2 weeks in Europe where we'll walk a lot - I'm sure they'll break in even further until then.

I like the look of these boots quite a bit with jeans, but due to its brownish/ taupe-ish/grayish hue they would look fine with grey jeans or khakis. So far I like them a lot - if pass the test of time I'll upgrade to a full 5-star.
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PeeKay
3.0 out of 5 stars Very nice but too large for me
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
Size: 8.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase
The picture of the black boots does not accurately represent what these actually look like - the image shows them as somewhat tan when in fact they are very much a slate or gun-metal (hence the "black"). They are very nice looking and seem like they would be comfortable. Unfortunately, the 8.5M US that I ordered fit like a 9 to 9.5M US - or about 1" to 1.5" longer than I would expect. I have included a picture comparing my 8.5M US sneakers to the boots. The image is a bit deceiving since the sneaker heel extends out a bit - but I think you can see the size differential and hopefully a bit of the color. The boot opening at the calf is quite large as well though I have no experience in whether that is typical for this style or not. From what I could tell, I probably would have loved these if they had fit me. Bummer.
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PeeKay
3.0 out of 5 stars Very nice but too large for me
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
The picture of the black boots does not accurately represent what these actually look like - the image shows them as somewhat tan when in fact they are very much a slate or gun-metal (hence the "black"). They are very nice looking and seem like they would be comfortable. Unfortunately, the 8.5M US that I ordered fit like a 9 to 9.5M US - or about 1" to 1.5" longer than I would expect. I have included a picture comparing my 8.5M US sneakers to the boots. The image is a bit deceiving since the sneaker heel extends out a bit - but I think you can see the size differential and hopefully a bit of the color. The boot opening at the calf is quite large as well though I have no experience in whether that is typical for this style or not. From what I could tell, I probably would have loved these if they had fit me. Bummer.
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Bulldog
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice distressed boot for riding the bike...
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013
Size: 8.5Color: TanVerified Purchase
Considering I had $50 remaining on a gift card that I could apply to this purchase, I figured I couldn't go wrong trying these out... I own another pair of BED:STUs, and have been impressed with the overall quality of the company's footwear. When I first tried on this latest pair, they were a bit snug across the widest part of my foot, but fine in length... I'd taken the other reviewers' advice and ordered 1/2 size smaller (from a 9 to an 8.5), so I expected they'd either fit just right, or be a little small at first. After wearing them around the house for 5 minutes, these boots felt as though I'd been wearing them for years. Quality distressed brown leather, inside-the-ankle zipper, and solid, slip-resistant soles -- ideal for riding a large Harley on damp or uneven pavement. These look great with a pair of your favorite faded jeans, and I've already received compliments on how they look. I'd recommend these boots to anyone shopping around for a comfortable "short boot" that has that popular distressed look. A hassle-free purchase, and the shipping / arrival estimates were right on target.
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