Once again, Giuseppe Zanotti has proven he’s the king of sparkle — and of surprise — with the dazzling motorcycle boots from his fall 2009 collection. Knee-high black leather, bold buckles at the top and instep, and a covered square heel adorned with a plate of multi-colored Swarovski crystals: Aren’t they fantastic?

But, as fabulous as they are, it’s not always easy to build an outfit around motorcycle boots, especially ones with such eye-popping details. Our advice on what to wear with motorcycle boots:

• Keep it sleek: Sleek lines will provide the necessary balance to the chunkiness of the boots. Pair them with skinny jeans or with tights and shorts or a mini.
• Keep it soft: Include a feminine element in your ensemble — for example, pair a soft wrap sweater with your jeans — to counteract the aggressiveness of the boot.
• Keep it simple: The motorcycle boot is the star of your outfit; keep the rest of your look simple and fuss-free.

You can pre-order the Giuseppe Zanotti motorcycle boots at Bergdorf Goodman (they’re due in 9/7/09), for $1,745.

If crystal-encrusted motorcycle boots aren’t your thing, check out the other great motorcycle boots below.