# Caged Footwear These Yves Saint Laurent Hot Catwalk Boots Are Captivating By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caged-footwear-yves-saint-laurent-hot-catwalk-boots References: [notcouture](http://www.notcouture.com/post/3984/) & [geekshoes](http://www.geekshoes.com/yves-saint-laurent/wrap-your-legs-in-yves-saint-laurent-cage-ankle-boots) I love these gorgeously funky boots from [Yves Saint Laurent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libre-berry-crush). They are called ‘Cage Boots’ because of their fabulous grid design. To me the name is slightly misplaced. These boots don’t look like a cage, they look more like a lovely opportunity to air your feet while looking hotter than hot. They spell stylish, sexy and practical to me! The Yves Saint Laurent ‘Cage Boots’ come in two colorways and you can buy these brilliantly airy boots at [Barneys](http://www.barneys.com/Cage). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Grid Design Footwear:** Innovative footwear designs that feature grid patterns offer a stylish and practical way to let your feet breathe. - **Airy Boots:** The rise of lightweight and breathable boot designs that prioritize comfort and style. - **Practical Fashion:** Fashion trends that combine functionality and style, such as boots that offer ventilation while looking fashionable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore opportunities in stocking innovative grid design footwear like the Yves Saint Laurent 'Cage Boots' to meet the demand for practical and stylish footwear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can adopt the grid design concept in their product lines to cater to consumers seeking breathable and modern shoe options. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can tap into the trend of airy boots and practical fashion by featuring a variety of brands that offer similar styles to the Yves Saint Laurent 'Cage Boots'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Exclusive Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-footwear-1.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Cowboy-Style Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-and-cat-footwear.md) - [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) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md)