# Patchwork Leather Ankle Boots Acne Studios Delivers a New Soft Boot-Like Silhouette for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankle-boot-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/acne-studios-patchwork-leather-boots-fw21-info) [Acne Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland) and its creative director Johnny Johannson introduces the brand new patchwork leather ankle boots that are set to join the Fall/Winter 2021 season. It has a playful design language that takes [calf leather suede materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) to create the silhouette. It is detailed in a shadow blue hue and finished with distressed tied knit details throughout the welt of the silhouette. The boots also give off a modern take of the [western-themed silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot). For better access and enclosure purposes, the shoes have a zipper on the side and sit on top of a dark brown crepe rubber wedge as the outsole unit. Talking about the shoe, Johannson states,“ this is a wardrobe that brings together the relaxed silhouette of sports casual with the tailored glamour from my dream of living in a band [...] it is menswear that is functional and minimal, with humor, sexiness, and lightness.” Image Credit: Acne Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Patchwork Leather Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and playful designs using patchwork leather materials. - **Soft Boot-like Silhouettes:** Emerging trend of footwear designs that combine casual and formal elements to create a relaxed yet stylish look. - **Western-inspired Design Language:** Increase in popularity of incorporating western design elements in footwear, creating a modern take on a classic style. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the use of patchwork leather and new silhouettes to stay current with emerging footwear trends. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can incorporate western design elements and playful patchwork leather materials to create unique and stylish garments. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and E-commerce stores can market and sell patchwork leather ankle boots and other western-inspired footwear to customers looking for stylish and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Collaborative Rugged Stylish Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Luxury Fashion House Moccasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-delave-wedge-ankle-boot.md)