# Elevated Americana Platforms The Current Mood 'Neglect Boots' Feature All-American Style By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-mood References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/prettylittlerainbow) & [dollskill](http://www.dollskill.com/the-land-of-neglect-boots.html) Fashion label Current Mood is notorious for creating [towering platform boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens). Recently the eccentric online retailer released a pair of patriotic platforms. Though released after Independence Day, the Current Mood 'The Land of The Neglect Boots' are victims of true American style. The alpine platform sits atop a [flat-form sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog), which stands at about four inches tall. In addition to being stylishly high, the platforms are wrapped in red, white and blue stripes, which mirror the colors of the iconic American flag. The uppers are made of [vegan leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01) and feature an easy access zipper within the interior. Though these crazy boots pay homage to the Land of the Free, they can be purchased and shipped worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Platform Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes to create platform boots with a lower environmental impact. - **Patriotic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable fashion items that allow consumers to showcase their national pride in unique and personalized ways. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology to enhance the online shopping experience by allowing customers to virtually try on and interact with products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into the fashion industry to reduce its environmental footprint and promote ethical production. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace automation and robotics in the manufacturing process to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adopt artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning techniques to personalize the online shopping experience and provide tailored product recommendations to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Statement Fur Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-tpain.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md)