# Suave Urban Footwear Bape x Dr. Martens Saddle Shoes Takes Street Style up a Couple Notches By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-dr-martens-saddle-shoes References: [cultureshoq](http://cultureshoq.com/bape-x-dr-martens-saddle-shoes/) & [us.bape](http://us.bape.com/) I've got to give A Bathing Ape some credit for really changing up their style especially with the Bape x Dr. Martens Saddle Shoes. Given the inception of Mr. Bathing Ape, I suppose it's no surprise that the Japanese brand is going for gentlemanly couture. The footwear defines class with a beautifully finished leather upper. What's most attractive is the contrasting tones of dark red, baby blue and white laces that complement one another in perfect harmony. The Bape x Dr. Martens Saddle Shoes may be a departure for Bape fans, but this should convince them that the brand is definitely capable of stretching beyond [street wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stadium-goods). The Bape x Dr. Martens Saddle Shoes are also available in brown and black. The footwear is currently available at [Bape Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta) New York and will be released worldwide on June 3rd, 2011 on the brand's online shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Street Style Footwear:** Opportunity to create unique footwear designs that combine streetwear aesthetics with high-quality craftsmanship. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Potential for collaborations between fashion brands to create new and unexpected styles that appeal to different customer segments. - **Expanding Brand Identity:** Brands can extend their reach and appeal by exploring new product categories outside of their traditional market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can innovate by incorporating elements from different styles to create fresh and appealing products. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can explore collaborations with other brands to create unique and limited-edition designs. - **Online Retail:** E-commerce platforms can benefit from the release of exclusive products, creating excitement and encouraging online shopping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Refined Minimalist Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace.md) - [Sophisticated Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-ginza-capsule.md)