# Fashion-Forward Hiking Boots CODDI Boots are Made to Go from City Streets to Rugged Hiking Trails By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddi References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coddifootwear/codditm-boots-for-your-next-adventure?ref=Fundedtoday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=the.fnd.to) Recently launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codex-xband), CODDI is a brand that specializes in [durable hiking boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker) that boast a sleek design that enables them to be worn for a wide range of different purposes. With a fashion-forward design that makes them look like [high-top sneakers with a utilitarian edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cygnal-boot), CODDI boots are ideal for roaming the city streets in, as well as for gearing up for an outdoor adventure. With all-terrain tread, ankle support, and molded EVA sockliners, CODDI boots are made with comfort and versatility in mind. Comprising the uppers is 100% full grain leather, contributing to the stylish aesthetic and ensuring longevity. The brand's Kickstarter campaign will remain active until February 7th, with its almost $40,000 goal having already been surpassed, after raising $30,000 in just the first day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Versatile Hiking Boots:** CODDI boots offer a sleek design that allows them to be worn for both city streets and rugged hiking trails, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for urban adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Fashion-forward Outdoor Gear:** The fashion-forward design of CODDI boots presents a trend in the outdoor industry, opening up disruptive innovation opportunities for brands looking to combine style and functionality. - **Crowdfunding Success:** CODDI's Kickstarter campaign success indicates a trend in the crowdfunding space for innovative hiking boot designs, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies to launch their own projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** The sleek and versatile design of CODDI boots creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor gear industry, catering to consumers who seek both style and performance. - **Fashion and Footwear:** Fashion-forward hiking boots like CODDI's offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion and footwear industry, merging style and function for urban and outdoor lifestyles. - **Crowdfunding:** The successful Kickstarter campaign by CODDI highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the crowdfunding industry, particularly within the niche of outdoor footwear and gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Rugged Foam Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-trek-1.md) - [Streetwear Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [60s-Style Mountaineer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-moc-917.md) - [High-Performance Sleek Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-collections.md)