Vintage Sears Engineer Boot Harness Motorcycle Boots 17 Inch tall, Made in USA Black Men's US 8.5 D. These Sears Engineer boots have a light patina and a nice profile. The Sears tag is still mounted  inside the top of the right boot.  Size measurements are no longer visible inside the boots but all of the other footwear in the gentleman's collection were 8 1/2 D and the heel and sole length matched other cycle boots in the collection marked 8.5 D. The tall Engineer Boots represent a piece of American history retailed by Sears for enthusiastic motorcyclists. Made in USA. The these tall boots had a distinct style of an era that has been etched into the history of mid-century America. The engineer boot style has endured now for nearly a century appearing first in the 1930s. This pair of boots features, soft toes ; nickel buckles with rollers; double leather soles. slits through the leather for the top strap attachment. The uppers are made of thick pliable leather that is a pleasure to touch. The boots have a lot of life left in them. The boots represent a piece of history for the purist or make a nice addition to their collection of vintage boots.. These vintage Sears Engineer boots in this size are becoming hard to find in this condition. Approximate measurements of outsole from toe to heel is 11 5/8 inches. Width of sole across the ball of the foot measures 4 1/8 inches. Please see all photos for details and condition.