# Children's Color-In Boots Etsy's TheWoodsSecretGarden Provides a Template for Customizable Boots By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-boots References: [awesomeetsy.tumblr](http://awesomeetsy.tumblr.com/post/142715654244/bearpaw-color-me-boots-for-kids-hand-painted) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/119743995/bearpaw-color-me-boots-for-kids-hand) Knowing that kids will draw on just about anything that they can get their hands on, artful [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamachineworks) user 'TheWoodsSecretGarden' created a set of customizable boots. TheWoodsSecretGarden Etsy shop specializes in making a wide variety of [hand-painted boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot), but this "Color Me" Boots design leaves more opportunity for kids to add their own special touch to the footwear design. High-quality artist pens were used to draw a floral design on the suede uppers. TheWoodsSecretGarden describes the result as "almost like a tattoo" that can be sanded and bleached without ruin. Since the markers used for drawing are waterproof and permanent, the design on the boots is there to stay. For equally long-lasting results, similar types of pens are recommended for when kids add their own ideas to these [coloring book-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorjoy) books. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Customizable Footwear for Kids:** Companies can offer more customizable footwear options for kids by providing templates for coloring and personalization. - **Color-in Products:** Color-in products for kids have the potential to become a popular trend in children's fashion and merchandise. - **Waterproof and Permanent Markers:** The use of waterproof and permanent markers for personalization and customization can be applied to various products and industries. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Footwear:** Children's footwear industry can benefit from offering customizable and personalized options to cater to kids' creativity and unique style. - **Children's Fashion and Accessories:** Children's fashion and accessories industry can explore the potential of color-in products and provide more customizable options to appeal to young consumers. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The art and craft supplies industry can market their products with the potential to be used for personalization and customization of products like footwear and apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md) - [Custom Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coloring-book-generator.md) - [Customizable Color-In Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-x-hanna-andersson.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [AI Kid's Coloring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorcraft-ai.md)