# Extended Sole Hiking Boots Demon's New Carbonaz Boots are Made with Function in Mind By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaz References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/demon-carbonaz-hiking-boots-slam-jam) Italian outdoor label Demon introduces the brand new Carbonaz boot silhouette that is designed with function in mind above all else. The brand relaunched recently with Slam Jam and has been launching impressive silhouettes that are true to its roots. The latest design gives off a slightly [avant-garde aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo) in terms of its new shape and hiking purposes. The most notable visual of the boot is seen at the [Vibram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roa-hiking) sole unit made from rubber materials. It extends out beyond the heel section to give it a futuristic look. It shoes have an upper made with light putex material, a rounded toe shape with a special eFoam protective binding, a removable tongue section, waterproof body, metal hardware, and more. Image Credit: Slam Jam ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extended-sole Hiking Boots:** The Carbonaz boot's extended sole unit presents opportunities for companies to experiment with new materials and shapes to create functional yet avant-garde designs. - **Futuristic Hiking Gear:** The Carbonaz boot's futuristic look opens up opportunities for brands in the outdoor industry to explore new design elements to create unique and functional hiking gear. - **Lightweight Waterproof Boots:** Demon's use of light putex material and waterproof features underscores potential innovation opportunities for brands to create hiking boots that are both lightweight and weatherproof with specialized materials. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Carbonaz boots represent potential opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to differentiate themselves in the marketplace with futuristic designs without compromising on function. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Demon's Carbonaz boot presents an opportunity for footwear companies to invest in research to experiment with new materials and shapes to create functional and fashion-forward designs. - **Adventure Travel:** The Carbonaz boot's functionality and futuristic design could potentially appeal to adventure travel brands seeking to offer their customers unique and innovative gear for hiking and outdoor adventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Trail-Ready Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anterselva.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Technical Premium Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Durable Hyper-Lightweight Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deckers-x-lab-enduro.md)