# Cozy Reworked Classic Boots sacai Gave UGG's Classic Boot Silhouette a Sock-Infused Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-boot References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/sacai-ugg-fall-winter-2018-collection) & [ugg](https://www.ugg.com/) sacai joined forces with footwear label UGG on giving the [signature Classic Boot silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-rebranding) a new makeover for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The new capsule is comprised of boots for both men and women, along with a selection of complementary apparel. The collection made its first debut earlier this year at Paris Fashion Week, where designer Chitose Abe incorporated a [striped sock-like knit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit) to the signature boot model. This is constructed in three colorway options and two height selections of either a short- or a mid-cut style. The apparel available with the new seasonal range includes a denim jacket with details drawn from a military coat and another hybrid piece that fuses a denim shirt and a floral dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Reworked Classic Boots:** The trend of reworking classic boot silhouettes with unique design elements, such as striped sock-like knits, presents an opportunity for footwear brands to offer innovative and stylish options to consumers. - **Sock-infused Makeover:** The use of sock-like knits in boot design introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry, allowing for the creation of comfortable and versatile footwear that blurs the lines between shoes and socks. - **Hybrid Apparel:** The combination of different clothing styles, such as a denim jacket with military coat details or a denim shirt fused with a floral dress, represents a trend in hybrid fashion that opens up possibilities for designers to experiment with new and unexpected combinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The reworked classic boots trend offers opportunities for footwear brands to differentiate themselves in the market by incorporating unique and unconventional design elements into their products. - **Fashion:** The combination of sock-like knits and classic boot silhouettes presents an opportunity for fashion brands to create innovative and comfortable footwear that appeals to consumers looking for both style and functionality. - **Apparel:** The trend of hybrid apparel, blending different clothing styles into one garment, allows for the creation of unique and versatile pieces that cater to consumers seeking novel and fashion-forward options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [Hardware Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-hiddenny-ppf.md) - [Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-and-palace.md) - [Comfy Utilitarian Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stampd-x-ugg-collection.md) - [Bold Urban Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-autumn-winter-2025.md) - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [Elevated Seasonal Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit.md) - [High-Fashion Workwear Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-fashion-collaboration.md) - [Weatherproof Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-weatherized-collection.md)