Monkey boots

Many mods and skinheads considered monkey boots to be a part of their fashion uniform, and wore them with pride.

[14][1] Pete Townshend, guitarist and songwriter of The Who is pictured wearing the boots in the early 1970's, as part of his utilitarian 'work clothes' stage outfit, alongside a white boiler suit.

[13] Girls and women continued to wear monkey boots to signify their belonging to the mod and skinhead subcultures.

The boot, with its lace-to-toe design, was constructed for workers climbing electrical poles, so that they were more secure and stable.

[23] Both variations of monkey boot are worn today, whether by modern mods and skinheads, workers, or workwear fashion enthusiasts.

A pair of Flame Panda monkey boots in the lace-to-toe work boot style.
Monkey boot style that became popular in the UK in the 60s and 70s. While the yellow lacing isn't present, note the tractor-tread soles and distinctive stitching.
Flame Panda monkey boots from above in the lace-to-toe work boot style.