# Rugged Classy Footwear The C Store Diemme Collaboration is Limited to 26 Pairs By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-store-diemme References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/9/c-store-x-diemme-root-beer-bonito) Collaboration between footwear icon Diemme and Caliroots comes the C Store Diemme ‘Root Beer’ Bonito. This project offers a change up of the popularized [chukka boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon) ‘Bonito’ in a new colorway. This limited edition boot is comprised of a black and dark-tan [tumbled Horween leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dime-x-paraboot-thiers). Paired with an all white midsole and waxed laces, this boot is fit for the outdoor terrain yet completely wearable in dressier environments. The heel features a tricolor logo and certain accented stitching throughout. The materials are also [water resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot) so don’t worry too much about getting your toes wet. The C Store Diemme ‘Root Beer’ Bonito boots are limited to only 26 pairs in total. You can purchase these through the Caliroots store online for $400—but act fast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Edition Footwear:** There may be disruptive innovation opportunities in creating more collaborations between fashion brands to create limited edition footwear. - **Rugged Dress Shoes:** The combination of rugged materials and dressy designs may present disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. - **Water-resistant Fashion:** There may be opportunities in incorporating water-resistant materials into fashion products for added practicality and durability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in collaborations and designs within the fashion industry to create unique and limited edition products. - **Footwear:** A focus on combining rugged materials with dressy designs may offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. - **Outdoor Gear:** The addition of water-resistant materials to fashion products may present disruptive innovation opportunities within the outdoor gear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Collaborative Handcrafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movida-92.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Collaborative Rugged Stylish Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot.md) - [60s-Style Mountaineer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-moc-917.md) - [Reworked Rugged Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-boot.md) - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Textured Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dime-x-paraboot-thiers.md)