# Rubberized High-Fashion Rainboots Bottega Veneta Unveils Shiny New 'Stride' Ankle Boots By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/bottega-veneta-stride-ankle-boots-info) & [bottegaveneta](https://www.bottegaveneta.com/en-ca) Italian luxury fashion brand [Bottega Veneta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-flash) has released the '[Stride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection),' a rubberized ankle boot that adheres to the same avant-garde design principles as the brand's widely popular 'Puddle' boot. Slick and shiny, these rainboots are being offered in five unique colors: '[Sea Salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-bergamot),' 'Travertine,' 'Bottle Green,' 'Blaster,' and 'Black.' In terms of design, the boots consist of extra-thick rubber outsoles, rubber bootstraps, and a lace-free rubber body. As a whole, they present a clunky silhouette similar to the 'Puddle' boot, but with a lower cut ankle and less rounded edges. The boot's interior is comprised of soft leather insoles and a cotton inner lining -- the only two other materials to be used in the model aside from rubber. All five colors of the 'Stride' are now available for pre-order on Bottega Veneta's website. Image Credit: Bottega Veneta ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **High-fashion Rainboots:** The emergence of luxury fashion rain boots presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable and recyclable footwear. - **Rubberized Footwear:** The rise of rubberized boots with avant-garde designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashionable yet practical footwear in all weather conditions. - **Minimalist Boot Design:** The shift towards lace-free and rubber body boot designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for streamlining the manufacturing process and reducing footwear waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry can capitalize on this trend to create innovative, sustainable, and customized footwear options for high-end clients who value practicality and style. - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry can leverage this trend to create durable and waterproof shoes for outdoor sports and activities in different weather conditions. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can innovate rubberized and waterproof footwear options made from natural, organic, biodegradable, and recycled materials to reduce environmental impact and waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Streamlined Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-flash.md) - [Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-orbit.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Premium Collaborative Glazed Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-3.md) - [Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots.md) - [Over-Knee Water-Repellent Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overknee-waterrepellent-boots.md)