# Nifty Neon Booties The ‘Deena & Ozzy Patent Combat Boot’ Begs for Your Attention By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deena-ozzy-patent-combat-boot References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25481763&parentid=W_NEWARRIVALS) Urban Outfitters is now selling the ‘Deena & Ozzy Patent Combat Boot,’ and if you’re the type of person who wants to stand out in a crowd full of people, then this is the boot for you. This combat boot screams “look at me!” With its bright [Neon green coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffin-introduces-sea-green) made from [faux patent leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot). Its extremely sturdy, [textured black sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) adds traction and support for all the extreme hiking I’m sure you will be doing in these boots. The heel is 1” thick and the boot has a 4” shaft, so you know its durable. The Deena & Ozzy Patent Combat Boot comes in three separate colors depending on just how much of a statement you want to make: black, neon green or fluorescent pink. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neon Fashion:** The popularity of bright neon colors in fashion opens up opportunities for the development of innovative and attention-grabbing clothing and accessories. - **Statement Footwear:** The rise of bold and distinctive footwear like the Deena & Ozzy Patent Combat Boot indicates a growing demand for shoes that make a fashion statement and stand out from the crowd. - **Faux Patent Leather:** The use of faux patent leather in fashion items, such as the combat boot, presents an opportunity to explore sustainable and animal-friendly alternatives to traditional leather while still offering a stylish and shiny aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** The trend of neon fashion and statement footwear creates a market for retailers to curate and sell eye-catching and unique clothing and shoe options. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The demand for distinct and attention-grabbing footwear invites footwear manufacturers to create and produce innovative designs that incorporate neon colors and bold styling. - **Material Innovation:** The use of faux patent leather in fashion items provides an opportunity for material scientists and innovators to develop sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional leather materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Metallic-Adorned Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md)