# Glossy Combat Shoes The Bedwin & The Heartbreakers Dr. Martens 'Dr. Know' Boot is Edgy & Stylish By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-know References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/07/bedwin-the-heartbreakers-x-dr-martens-dr-know-boots/) & [bedwintokyo](http://www.bedwintokyo.com/) Iconic boot brand Dr. Martens and fashion label Bedwin & The Hearbreakers have recently joined forces for the release of the Dr. Know Boot. The Dr. Know Boot embraces the shoe brand's iconic tough, [combat qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) with the addition of a black, glossy finish. The boot was released as part of the new [Bedwin & The Heartbreakers Fall/Winter collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7) for men. Complete with a patent leather exterior and vibrant yellow stitching, the Dr. Know Boot is the perfect balance of [edgy, rocker style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica) and modern fashion. **Implications** - Businesses that devote their efforts to providing their consumers with unique and exclusively designed products will fare well in today's industry. Consumers will likely invest their time and money into a product that is the result of two popular organizations working together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Collaborations:** Businesses that foster unique collaborations between popular organizations can create exclusive and sought-after products. - **Edgy Fashion:** The demand for edgy and stylish fashion options is growing, presenting opportunities for businesses to cater to this market. - **Modern Combat Footwear:** There is a rising interest in modern combat-inspired footwear, allowing businesses to innovate and offer new designs in this space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend for unique collaborations and cater to the growing demand for edgy fashion. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to innovate and meet the rising demand for modern combat-inspired footwear. - **Design:** The design industry can explore new possibilities in creating unique collaborations and edgy fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Collaborative Stealthy Fall Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-and-dr-martens.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md)