# Dapper Brogue Hikers The Diemme Wingtip Mountain Boots are Fit for Classy Hikers By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diemme-wingtip-mountain-boots References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/01/24/capsule-paris-diemme-wingtip-mountain-boots-autumn-2011/) & [tresbienshop.net](http://www.tresbienshop.net/) The Diemme Wingtip Mountain Boots brings dapper looks to the mountaintops in its new and stylish footwear. Inspired by preppy, upscale looks, these shoes mix and match [brogue elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) into outdoorsy [hiking boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apww01-padmore-barnes-sport-boot). Who would have thought that the two styles would go together seamlessly? Nevermind hiking, these soles are street-ready too. The Diemme Wingtip Mountain Boots are perfect for fashionista mountaineers. **Implications** - Boots are no longer made for just letting users navigate through tough terrain. The footwear was strictly about function in the past, but designers have added a stylistic flair for those looking to make a [fashion statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot). The creative edge added to boots have given the style a new life outside of its durable nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stylish Hiking Boots:** Hiking boots are being redesigned with a focus on fashion, providing new opportunities for designers to mix functionality with sleek aesthetics. - **Hybrid Footwear:** Combining different styles of footwear is becoming a trend, providing an opportunity for designers to create unique products that cater to both fashion and function. - **Fashion and Outdoor Retail Crossover:** The crossover between fashion and outdoor retail is becoming increasingly common, providing opportunities for retailers to diversify their product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers could expand their product offerings by incorporating functional outdoor gear with stylish designs, catering to fashion-conscience consumers who value both aesthetics and functionality. - **Outdoor Retail:** Outdoor retailers can expand their customer base by offering products that cater to both functionality and fashion, appealing to consumers who want to look good while being active. - **Footwear Design:** Designers could focus on creating innovative hybrid footwear that caters to both fashion and function, inspiring new trends in the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md) - [Streetwear Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Trail-Ready Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anterselva.md) - [60s-Style Mountaineer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-moc-917.md)