# Designer Desert Boots The Karim Rashid x Sully Wong Collection is Bold and Bright By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-desert-boots References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/karim-rashid-sully-wong-limited-edition-desert-boots-collection/) & [shop.sullywong](http://shop.sullywong.com/collections/sw-karim-for-sully-wong) There are many classic shoes out there and the desert boot is one of them, especially when it comes to menswear, but Karim Rashid released a limited edition collection that takes designer desert boots to the next level. Forgoing the typical earthy tones, these designer desert boots are full of punchy colors and [bold patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection) that the designer is known for. Partnering up with Sully Wong, a footwear and accessories brand based in Toronto, Canada, for the designer desert boots collection is made for those who want to make a statement. There are wood textures in pink colorways and geometric patterns in a more basic black. Rashid says, “I have always been very interested in the [sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans) since I am a true believer of the age of casualism…the great advances in technology, materials, performance, design, and style. It seems that the opportunity of experimentation is endless." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Bold Designer Boots:** Bold and daring colors and patterns are becoming more popular in designer boot collections. - **Casualism Age:** The age of casualism is bringing about advances in technology, materials, performance, design, and style. - **Experimentation Opportunity:** Designers are using bold colors and patterns to experiment with traditional clothing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry is seeing an increase in bold and daring designs in all clothing and accessory categories. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry is being impacted by the casualism age, with more focus on performance and style. - **Design Industry:** The design industry is experiencing an opportunity for experimentation with bold and daring colorways and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-2.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahul-mishra.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md)