# Bootstrapped Booties The Sam Elderman Zoe Harness Boot Comes With a Detachable Harness By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bootstrapped-booties-the-sam-elderman-zoe-harness-boot-comes-with-a-detacha References: [notcouture](http://www.notcouture.com/post/5446/) & [shop.akirachicago](http://shop.akirachicago.com/page.php?id=productdetail&idproduct=4778&dept=WOMEN&frommenu=Category&idcat=0) Sam Edelman has really outdone himself with his latest feat: the Zoe Harness Boot. This is not your average bootie. It is incredibly versatile as it comes with a [detachable harness over the shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4) to keep on for a more [rocker look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) or to take off for a more plain black shoe. The 6" heel is boosted to the heavens with a 1.5" [concealed platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) that is sure to bring any shoe fanatic to drool all over their inferior footwear. The Zoe Harness Boot will be on many fashionable Christmas lists, no doubt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Detachable Accessories:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore detachable accessories as a new trend. - **Versatile Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear industry to explore versatile footwear as a trend that caters to fashion-conscious consumers. - **High Concealed Platforms:** Opportunity for footwear industry to explore enhanced platform designs as a trend for fashion footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Exploiting detachable accessories and versatile footwear trends in the fashion industry can disrupt the traditional fashion industry business model. - **Footwear Industry:** Designing new products, such as high concealed platforms, for fashion-conscious consumers is an opportunity for the footwear industry to diversify. - **E-commerce Industry:** E-commerce websites can experiment with selling customizable and detachable footwear accessories to meet consumer demand for versatile fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Lace-Free Boot Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md)