# Exclusive Steerhide Boots Standard and Strange's Black Cat Boots are Inspired by Military Footwear By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-boots References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/05/10/john-lofgren-standard-and-strange-black-cat-boot/) & [standardandstrange](https://standardandstrange.com/products/s-s-x-john-lofgren-black-cat-boots) Luxury footwear company Standard and Strange created the new Black Cat Boot in [collaboration with John Lofgren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batch-iv-boot). The boots were based on [traditional M-43 boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle) originally made in 1943 and issued during WWII. In classic military style, the shoes feature a composite sole, unstructured toe, welted construction and rough-out leather. Delicately hand-crafted in Japan, the new boots have a [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-1000-mile-140th-anniversary-boots) welt design with a black Japanese steerhide leather tanned in Himeji. Available in sizes from seven to 11, the boots have a comfortable internal structure made to support feet all day. The new Black Cat Boot from Standard and Strange and John Lofgren will only be available for a limited time -- for a stylish, durable and unique footwear option this summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Military-inspired Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include using military-inspired elements in other fashion items. - **Hand-crafted Luxury:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. - **Limited Edition Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities arise from creating exclusive and limited edition fashion items to cater to niche markets. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include using high-quality materials and unique designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in this industry involve offering limited edition and unique fashion items. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include creating hand-crafted, high-quality products with limited availability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Milestone-Honoring Exclusive Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-footwear-1.md) - [Winter-Ready Militaristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-and-utah.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) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Actor-Honoring Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-x-steve-mcqueen-classic-moc.md) - [Military-Grade Tactical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle.md) - [Upgraded Vintage Timeless Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-mile-boot-1.md)