# Bootastic Boots continue to be one of the hottest fashions and the more eclectic, the better. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Aug 9, 2010 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bootastic-boots-continue-to-be-one-of-the-hottest-fashions-and-the-more-ecl ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 16 ## What is the Bootastic trend? **Bootastic:** Boots have always been key fashion essentials during colder months, but the designs that are creating the most viral buzz are those that are eclectic reinventions of traditional design. Many footwear brands are using effective strategies that consist of modifying an already appealing product, offering extra accessories, making it more affordable (or high-end ) and expanding to new markets such as children and pets. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 16 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 30, 2008 to Oct 28, 2009 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Bootastic trend ### Celebrity Endorsements Businesses that can get on the good side of a celebrity will all of a sudden be seen as wondrous in the eyes of the public. ### Innovative Design By amending a traditional product to add a pragmatic element, the brand establishes itself as an innovator. ### Self-expression Products that allow consumers to not only demonstrate their unique characteristics but that are also functional for a particular activity, will appeal to individuals. ## What the Bootastic trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion designers are always looking for design inspiration in unusual places; the latest innovation in this arena heads all the way back to the Jurassic era. ### For Footwear Companies will benefit by considering the importance consumers place on being able to have their personality shine regardless of what they are doing. ### For Children's Products The China folk art baby boots help bring the style craze to the wardrobes of the youngest of generations too. ## Trend signals for Bootastic Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 88%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 88% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Bootastic trend 16 featured examples from Mar 30, 2008 to Oct 28, 2009. - [Holster Strap Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/report-kanes-over-the-thigh-boots): Report Kane's Over-the-Thigh Boots are an Edgy Wardrobe Addition (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunities for fashion companies to create edgy and daring clothing and accessories using gun metal hardware. - [Human Hoofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-boots): Spiral Tabi Star Trek Boots Make Feet Look Like a Camel's (Category: Fashion) Implication: Retailers can explore the market potential of customized and unique footwear designs like the Spiral Tabi boots. - [Taxidermy Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-schieferstein): Iris Schieferstein's Bizarre Horse Hoof Boots (UPDATE) (Category: Unique) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on unique and unconventional designs inspired by animals or utilizing animal by-products to create sustainable fashion lines. - [Strappy Shoe Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-blue-suede): Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Strappy Heels (Category: Fashion) Implication: Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of strappy shoe boots by offering a wide range of designs and price points. - [Bell Bottom Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-bottom-boots-givenchy-autumn-winter-2008-9): Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2008-9 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Designers can explore new designs that embrace the bell bottom trend in footwear. - [Movie Monster Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-things-are-uggs): The Limited Edition 'Where the Wild Things Are' UGGs for Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Film and entertainment brands can collaborate with footwear companies to release limited edition products, such as the 'Where the Wild Things Are' UGGs for kids. - [Leather Space Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matsumotos-leather-sneaky-boots): Matsumoto Sneaky Boots (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend towards leather sneakers and velcro straps to create stylish and functional footwear designs. - [High-Heeled Boxer Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-cruise-2010): Prada Cruise 2010 Blends Sportswear & Beachwear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can take advantage of the trend by creating versatile clothing pieces that cater to consumers' need for both functionality and style. - [Boho Fitness Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-sui-fitflop): The Anna Sui FitFlop Shakoha Collaboration is Free-Spirited (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can explore different collaborations with other brands that have a similar target market to create unique products that appeal to their customers. - [Stegosaurus Space Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalie-creed-space-dollies): Natalie Creed's 'Space Dollies' Rock Jurassic Footwear (Category: Fashion) Implication: Designers looking to create unique and creative designs can find inspiration in the prehistoric era and incorporate shiny vinyl or patent leather into their creations to give them… - [Caged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caged-footwear-yves-saint-laurent-hot-catwalk-boots): These Yves Saint Laurent Hot Catwalk Boots Are Captivating (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion retailers can explore opportunities in stocking innovative grid design footwear like the Yves Saint Laurent 'Cage Boots' to meet the demand for practical and stylish footw… - [Color Burst Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeme-black-spring-2010): Graeme Black Spring 2010 Show Brought Vibrance in Bold Tones (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can explore the use of daring and bold colors in their designs to appeal to a larger audience. - [Rain Boots with Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-boots-handles-easy-wellies): Easy Wellies (Category: Fashion) Implication: There are opportunities for companies in the footwear industry to explore innovative improvements in their products such as adding handles for easy carrying or to improve usabilit… - [Asian Fashion for Infants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-folk-art-baby-boots): China Folk Art Baby Boots in Traditional Patterns & Wild Colors (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The popularity of Asian-inspired baby fashion trends represents a lucrative opportunity for companies that specialize in children's clothing and accessories. - [Boney Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-1914-bones): The 1914 Bones Dr. Martens are a Sweet Pair of Shoes (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new material innovations and manufacturing techniques for producing unconventional footwear designs that appeal to niche markets. - [Rugged Patriotic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florsheim-by-duckie-brown-collection): Florsheim by Duckie Brown Collection Showcases Red, White & Blue Kicks (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative materials, technology, and design concepts into the production of boots to attract fashion-conscious consumers and stay… ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - 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