# Badass Belted Boots Dr. Martens and Izzue Toughen Up the 10 Hole Boot By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-and-izzue References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/01/19/izzue-x-dr-martens-studded-boots/) & [izzue](http://www.izzue.com/main_eng.html) Dr Martens and Izzue have teamed up once again to create a badass pair of booties. Belts were wrapped around a pair of [10 Hole Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon), accomplishing the impossible by somehow making the footwear look even tougher. Belts on boots may sound silly, but it actually works surprisingly well here. The belts seem to mesh fine with these [zippered boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker) and are sure to attract attention whenever you're out. You can see [Dr. Martens and Izzue's latest collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) here before they go on sale at Izzue. These ones won't stay a secret for long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Belts on Boots:** Incorporating belts into footwear design provides a unique way to add texture and create a tougher look. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between brands offer the opportunity to tap into new markets and combine expertise to create innovative designs. - **Zippered Boots:** Using zippers as a main design feature creates a sleek, modern look that appeals to consumers seeking functional and stylish footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The shoe industry can incorporate the use of belts on boots, collaborations, and zipper details to create distinct, innovative products. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage collaborative designs and incorporate zipper details into their inventory to appeal to consumers looking for unique and edgy accessories. - **Marketing:** Marketing professionals can promote the memorable and eye-catching design of boots with incorporated belts and zippers to appeal to fashion-forward and bold audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-bratz.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md)