# Preppy Boat Boots Bottega Veneta Ankle Boots Combine a Nautical Look for Wintry Days By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/12/21/bottega-veneta-nero-calf-canvas-ankle-boot/) & [bottegaveneta](http://www.bottegaveneta.com/) For spring and summer 2011, [Bottega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-4) Veneta brings to us a pair of rad shoes, the Nero Calf Canvas Ankle Boot. In a hybrid design, this leather ankle boot combines both a nautical and winter boot style, resulting in a casual and posh look all together. The bottom section of the shoe is very similar to a [preppy boat shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe). The Bottega Veneta Nero Calf Canvas Ankle Boot is definitely for those who want to keep intact the summer boating days in a [stylish winter boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Hybrid Footwear:** There is an opportunity to design more hybrid footwear that combines two different styles to create a unique look. - **Year-round Footwear:** Designers can create versatile footwear that can be worn in different seasons, providing consumers with more value for their investment. - **Nautical Fashion:** There is an opportunity to incorporate nautical elements into fashion designs, not only for summer but for winter wear as well. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Designers can explore new opportunities in fashion, by creating cross-over styles inspired by different trends. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can provide consumers with value for their investment by creating shoes that are versatile and can be worn across different seasons. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** There is an opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to explore and incorporate nautical elements in their products, creating more fashionable options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Romantic Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-street-6inch-platform-waterproof-boot.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Premium Collaborative Glazed Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-3.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md)