The name Batman boots can be misleading. Certainly, the design in accordance with the original Batman costume, but the range of applications is versatile. We are a group with Carnival costumes from the Rococo area. For a variation of the costume, we have a sort Guard Uniform created to which these boots look like riding boots. Through the zipper tightening the boot is quite easy and the shaft sits not too tight in the calf area. Thus one is then more flexibility in the choice of pants. The sole is roughly profiled and ensures a secure grip in wet and slippery surfaces as well as in winter. I believe that you can wear these boots on other occasions - not only to Carnival.