# Earmuffed Kicks These Bound Mid Fur Sneakers by Puma x Alexander McQueen Keeps Your Ankles Warm By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bound-mid-fur References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/04/12/puma-x-alexander-mcqueen-bound-mid-fur/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [puma](http://www.puma.com/) It's too bad that it's not winter anymore because these Bound Mid Fur sneakers by [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair) and Alexander McQueen are definitely hot. Speaking of hot, these [furry shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs) would probably keep you ultra warm too, or at least it would in the ankle area. A thick fur detail wraps around the upper half of the shoe, making these kicks look super rad. It's almost like the shoes are adorably wearing a pair of earmuffs around the ankles. The fur embellishment is the perfect touch to give these high-top kicks an edgy and glamorous look. These shoes are a part of the Autumn 2011 collection. Admiring these [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-marketplace) stylish Bound Mid Fur sneakers makes me want the fall weather to arrive sooner rather than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Furry Footwear:** The trend of incorporating fur details into footwear creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **High-top Glam:** The rise of high-top sneakers with glamorous embellishments opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury footwear market. - **Seasonal Fashion:** The demand for seasonal fashion items like the Bound Mid Fur sneakers creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, particularly for creating unique and functional designs for specific weather conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The incorporation of fur details into footwear and the rise of glamorous high-top sneakers provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Luxury Footwear:** The trend of incorporating luxurious embellishments into high-top sneakers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury footwear market. - **Seasonal Apparel:** The demand for seasonal fashion items like the Bound Mid Fur sneakers offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the seasonal apparel industry, particularly for creating unique and functional designs for specific weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Warm Puffer-Style Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenclyffe.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Fuzzy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Puffy Technical Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md)