Yes rip offs were every where, then they fell out of fashion massively and haven't come back, I think because it wasnt long enough ago, it's still in most folks memories.
As said, biker boots are much more now, and there are so many variations, and can be worn with anything as the op is looking for.
In twenty years time folks will prob say the same about biker boots.🤣
Bottom line though is if you like them it doesn't matter what others think, and seems a bit of a mixed response on here.