Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,450 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,984 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,984 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,450 cutting edge ideas.

Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels

The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged

— July 22, 2011 — Fashion
The Ash Fall 2011 collection is a round-up of everything great about fall footwear. With different types of boots ranging from ankle boots adorned with studs, to knee-highs with fringe, to cozy, fur-lined wedges, the collection is oozing with a sense of edginess that is enough to make even the most die-hard summer-lover wish fall would come a little faster.

Inspired heavily by hiking gear, the Ash Fall 2011 shoe collection is a little bit rough around the edges. The motorcycle boots, in particular, are just asking to be destroyed and worn in to perfection.

Adding a toughness to delicate summer layers that can be taken into the beginning of the autumn season, the Ash Fall 2011 collection is a great way to transition into a new season.
Trend Themes
1. Hiking-inspired Footwear - The trend of hiking-inspired footwear in fashion is providing an opportunity for brands to incorporate rugged and edgy elements into their collections.
2. Ankle Boots with Studs - The rise of ankle boots adorned with studs is disrupting the fashion industry by combining the ruggedness of hiking gear with a trendy and stylish aesthetic.
3. Fur-lined Wedges - The introduction of cozy, fur-lined wedges in the fall footwear collection is a disruptive innovation that offers a combination of comfort and style.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of hiking-inspired footwear and incorporate rugged and edgy elements into their designs.
2. Shoe Manufacturing - The rise in popularity of ankle boots adorned with studs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe manufacturers to produce trendy and stylish footwear that combines ruggedness with fashion.
3. Retail - The introduction of fur-lined wedges in the fall footwear collection presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer customers a unique combination of comfort and style.
6.1
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness