# Mountain-Hiking Heels Backpack in Style With the Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaia-lace-front References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/12/01/azzedine-alaia-lace-front-ankle-boots/) & [fashionmodeldirectory](http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/designers/azzedine-alaia/) The Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots combine hiking boots and heels. It may be weird, but at least the design keeps you looking stylish on the mountain. Combining rugged looks with a feminine heel, these ankle boots incorporate hiking shoe elements of brown suede, silver shoelace brackets and a jagged rubber sole. It's a confusing look, as it's also a platform shoe with sexy heels, but nevertheless, the Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots are eye-catching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Footwear:** There is a growing trend in creating hybrid footwear that combines elements from different types of shoes. - **Functional Fashion:** The Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots are an example of how fashion can prioritize function while still being stylish. - **Gender-blending Design:** Designers are incorporating both masculine and feminine elements into their designs to create unique and unconventional looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers could benefit from creating and marketing hybrid footwear, like the Azzedine Alaia Lace Front Ankle Boots, to appeal to consumers who prioritize function and fashion. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies could explore incorporating feminine elements into their more traditionally masculine products, like hiking boots, to appeal to a broader range of consumers. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury brands, like Azzedine Alaia, can capitalize on the trend of gender-blending design by creating unconventional and eye-catching designs that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Euro-Inspired Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apww01-padmore-barnes-sport-boot.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Trail-Ready Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-hiker-boot.md) - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md)