# Customized Moots Free Bird Boots Creates One-Of-A-Kind Masculine Footwear By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-boots-stacey-howard References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/06/free_bird_boots.php) & [freebirdusa.blogspot](http://www.freebirdusa.blogspot.com/) Masculine touches on an outfit can be quite appealing if they’re done in the right way. Free Bird definitely knows how to do it right. Their handmade, customized military boots were made for making recycled fashion look new and trendy. The talent behind these beautiful boots is Stacey Howard, a designer based in New York. Some of her one-of-a-kind boots are pictured above and are available for purchase at Steve Madden’s Steven stores on Ludlow and Bleecker streets in NY. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Customized Fashion:** Creating one-of-a-kind products tailored to individual preferences and styles. - **Recycled Fashion:** Using sustainable materials to create trendy and eco-friendly fashion items. - **Masculine Minimalism:** Incorporating masculine touches into fashion designs for a minimalist and chic look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Offering personalized and exclusive fashion products to cater to individual customer preferences. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating fashion items using recycled or environmentally friendly materials to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious products. - **Luxury Fashion:** Incorporating minimalistic and masculine designs into high-end fashion collections to cater to stylish and modern customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Incredibly Sophisticated Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-boot-design.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md)