Customer Reviews Steve Madden Banddit Boot

These boots rae absolutely beautiful! The leather on this boot is buttery soft and smells just like genine leather should smell. I found them to be true to size but the toe box seems a bit narrow. I did wear them for a few hrs at home today and was able to break them in nicely. Definitely worth the price!

Fit just right, for footwear i'm usually 7 or 7.5 and for boots I typically get 7.5. These were just right at 7.5 with regular socks. I'm returning however because the style was not as biker like as I expected. It's not worn on the heel like in the picture it's all very black. Picture almost looks like wood insert to the heel and center but not the case. Leather was nice but not the look I wanted. Which is too bad because the leather, especially on the tongue of the boot is super soft.

I bought these in an 8.5, which is typically my size in Steve Madden boots. These boots, however, were so small. I would have had to order a full size bigger for them to fit. Seem to be quite narrow. But the actual style of the boot is great, I love them.

Great looking boot but too floppy at the calf area even with the buckles tightened (and I have a big calf). Otherwise, true to size and well made like other Madden boots.

They are cool looking boots, very different from what you see on everyone else at the moment. However, I have had to alter the top strap to keep the top and tongue from flapping about wildly. I added a few extra punches to tighten it further and it has worked out fine.

Although Zappos shipped me these boots in a half size too small in a box labeled with the right size, (I didn't notice until I was actually in them for about 30 min) I still wear them all the time. They do run pretty true to size, but are way slouchier than the picture shows--mainly the tongue. The leather strap that wraps around can only be shortened by a few inches. I added a few additional holes further down to tighten it up and they look awesome now. Good quality leather, definitely a good buy if you don't want your basic everybody-has-them leather riding boots.

These are really cute boots. Like other reviews said, they are a bit floppy. If you could only tighten the top of the boot around your leg a little more and thinking of just punching an extra hole in the leather strap to see if that helps. The floppy-ness (?) is not so bad at first, but as the day goes on, it starts to get on your nerves.

I had been looking for a pair of slouchier, floppier boots for awhile to wear with thick socks and legwarmers, and these are my perfect boot. I absolutely love them. The leather is great quality and it smells amazing! I was reading some reviews that people had to order a half-size or size up, I was actually the opposite. I normally wear an 8 and had to get a 7 1/2 in these. The only real problems I have with them are that they are a bit wide in the heel, so it's a little loose, but a thick pair of socks fixes that up. And they do get floppier after a few wears. I had to poke an extra hole in the strap, and that did the trick. Even with those few things, I absolutely love them, they're amazing. I would recommend to anyone who was looking for an awesome, mid-calf height, moto boot.

Very comfortable. Great fit. The leather of the shaft is very soft, It doesn't stand as it does in the picture. I've fixed this by wrapping the leather strap around another time.

Very cute, very comfortable--a little floppier than they appear in the picture, but all in all, pretty stylish.

These are very cute, nice soft leather, neat/clean workmanship. I had to make extra holes in them otherwise they are too loose. They are insanely uncomfortable and stiff though, especially in the back of the heel. It hurts to walk in them. I find that all Steve Madden shoes are very uncomfortable so I usually avoid them. These were just so cute that I got them anyway. For so much they should be able to make something that does not require extra holes and feels comfortable. A more flexible sole would help. I hope they break in decently after a while. I do like the look.

I was really excited about these boots when i ordered them, but when i received them they were at least one full size too small, i ordered an 8.5 which is what i usually wear and i could barely get my foot in them. i did like the slouchyness of them, some reviews had said they were too slouchy, but they are loose fitting boots. zappos did not have a 9 or 9.5 for me to try in these boots, so i had to straight up return them, sad

I am usually a 6 to 7 in boots. I ordered a 6.5 and I couldn't even get them on. They look a little cheap also. I want to try again for the brown pair.

I love the look and style of these, but have to return them because I'm not sure they can ever fit. I read all the reviews and ordered up one full size. I shouldn't have. This boot is true to size in the foot, so at one size up, it literally flopped on my heel as I walked just halfway across the room. As far as the fit on the calf goes, yes it's a pull-on and yes, it's supposed to slop a bit. But at a size larger, I needed to cinch the ankle strap a full run tighter around, which it's not meant to do. I'm almost afraid to try my proper size because I fear that the "slop" in the calf and ankle is too much. But they're really cool. I'm undecided whether I'll try my size. No idea how the width and arch support are. My relationship with the boot didn't progress that far.

Super cute in picture, but sent them back because they were too floppy. Even with buckles at tightest, they hit each other when I walked. Cute looking but just not practical for all day wear, in my opinion.

Not what I expected the shoes look nice in the website; however, they were very uncomfortable, too hard.

Looked so cute in the photo, but were kind of cheap in person. The black came off in my hands as I was putting the boots on. Bummed - they were comfortable but really cheaply made.

I bought the black pair but boot heel is NOT like shown. It is black, not brown. Plus the leather was way too nubby (much more than photo). The straps are too long without enough holes. I am returning.

These boots are absolutely great! they are true to your size, very comfortable right out of the box, the leather and quality of this boot is superb and pairs well with skinny jeans, leggings and spanx and lulelemons , I get so many compliments when I wear these, they are a true motorcycle looking boot if you are looking for that look. I recommend these boots highly, You better be able to stand the smell of true nappa leather because when you wear these boots the leather smell exudes when you are in close spaces such as a car or in a small room where the people around you can also smell the distinct leather smell but it goes away after you wear the boot a few times . I love these boots, I debated after looking at them a few times because of the price but they are truly worth it, I got mine weatherproofed by a local shoemaker (just sprayed) as I didnt want the boot to get any water marks or snow lines (white line when the boot was worn in rain or snow) and I highly recommend that too as you dont want the nappa leather on this boot to get ruined. It cost me only $10.00 to waterproof them from shoemaker which put me at ease if I wear in rain, but you can probably purchase a good waterproof spray yourself and do yourself but if you want it evenly done and not change the color of the boot I recommend getting it waterproofed by your local and trusted shoemaker as you dont want this boot to get water marks if you wear in rain or snow. The buckles on the boot are easy to do and undo as I seen some reviews mention the buckles no functionable but they are I put my buckles on the last hole or you can have shoemaker punch holes in the leather for you to accomodate you size but I wear an 8 M and these were fine for me and the boots look slouchy around the ankle lower calf when the boots are buckled on the last hole of the buckles . If you are thinking about purchasing these boots, I say buy you will have no worries and be glad you did!!!!

I absolutely love these boots! They are made from soft leather, and very comfortable. They run true to size. I am small and petite and I did not need to adjust the straps at all! They look great with pants, shorts, and skirts.

I love this pair of boots! I was really happy when I opened the box; they are amazing. Sadly they fit me just right; I need them a half size bigger because I will be using them in the winter time. The website does not have them right now but I hope they do soon!

These boots are amazing! They are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever put on my feet! I absolutely love them! They are very soft and not tight around the leg, may feel loose and sloppy to some, but the strap can be tightened, or even extra holes poked in to tighten more. Arch support is moderate to good. They are a bit too tight in the width to add a full foot orthodic but could add a heel support if needed. I wear these with denim shorts or a short skirt and they look fabulous. Can wear with jeans too, etc. Zappos customer service is excellent also!

I love these boots! They are super soft, comfortable and easy to wear all day long. I thought the straps were fine, I just tightened to the last hole. I bought them before they went on sale and then found out I could get them for the sale. I would have paid full price. The leather smells great and the quality looks like they would be more expensive.

These boots are adorable! They are beautiful, stylish and fun. The sole is hard, not to cushy, so I gave the comfort a 4. Also, I have small calves so I have to tighten the upper band tighter than the holes given. But it works and I love them.

I thought about these long and hard before buying and it was totally worth it! I've worn the boots a ton already and have received many compliments. I thought they fit true to size and haven't found them to be too slouchy like others. A bonus and they smell amazing!