# Zip-Up Leg Warmers Bootilegs Make Simple Footwear Outrageous By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bootilegs-legwarmers References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2009/03/if-legs-warmers-and-spats-had-baby.html) & [bootilegs](http://www.bootilegs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=1) Bootilegs are the coolest leg warmers ever. They dramatically change the look of any shoe from [flat sandals to stilettos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01), covering the top of the foot and rising up to just cover the knee. Available in many fabrics including animal prints, velvets, vinyl and corduroy, they [zip up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puff-boot) and have playful ties at the both the knee and the ankle. What a fantastic and inexpensive way to create a [funky look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection) for a night out! The Bootilegs are from Australia and most are under $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shoe Accessories:** Shoes are being transformed with the addition of trendy accessories like zip-up leg warmers, creating new fashion opportunities. - **Versatile Leg Wear:** Leg warmers are being reinvented with zippers and playful ties, providing consumers with options to customize their footwear. - **Affordable Fashion:** Inexpensive leg warmers like Bootilegs are allowing people to experiment with unique and funky looks without breaking the bank. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of shoe accessories by offering a variety of innovative and stylish leg warmer options. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry has the opportunity to create innovative leg warmer designs using different fabric materials and patterns. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the affordable fashion trend by providing a platform for consumers to easily purchase and explore a wide range of leg warmer options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Boot Gaiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldweather-footwear.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Neutral Dramatic Tall Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-ultra-ultra-tall.md) - [Technical Collaborative Cover Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverboot.md)