# Snow Bunny Boots Furry Fireside Footwear By Alex Covert | Published 2008-10-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspens-furry-fireside-boots-by-tom-ford References: [affluentpageluxuryindex](http://www.affluentpageluxuryindex.com/news-and-noteworthy/tom-fords-fur-boots-for-the-affluent-man/) & [tomford](http://www.tomford.com/) Have you ever watched one of those shows where a man is dropped into the wilderness with only the clothes on his back and a camera? Luxury designer Tom Ford has a new collection of [fur boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearlinglined-tumbled-leather) that seem to be inspired by these survival shows. The furry boots are handmade in Italy, however--not in the iceberg-bobbing, polar bear-roaming lands of the Northern hemisphere. The collection includes three pairs of boots that range from $4,470 to $9,240, all designed to appeal to the [luxury skiing elite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-in-residence-x-moon-boot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Luxury Fur Boots:** Opportunity for the luxury fashion industry to incorporate fur boots into their high-end collections. - **Handmade Italian Boots:** Opportunity for the artisanal footwear industry to create unique and exclusive handmade boots. - **Luxury Skiing Gear:** Opportunity for the luxury sports industry to develop high-end skiing gear for affluent consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury fashion brands to embrace the trend of fur boots and cater to affluent customers. - **Artisanal Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artisans and craftsmen to create handmade boots with unique designs and materials. - **Luxury Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury sports brands to expand their offerings by creating high-end skiing gear for exclusive clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Fuzzy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection.md) - [Inflated Collar Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puff-boot.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Shearling-Lined Duck Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearlinglined-tumbled-leather.md) - [Winter-Ready Puff Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffin-unveils-cloud.md) - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Canadian-Made Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mara-suede-womens-heritage-pullon-boot.md)