# High Heeled Army Boots The Dr. Martens Darcie Boot is Military Chic By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-matens-darcie-boot References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/deviant-dr-martens/) & [store.drmartens](http://store.drmartens.co.uk/p-3410-darcie.aspx) The Dr. Martens Darcie Boot is one of those products that makes you scratch your head. Made out of the typical, [premium leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot) that Dr. Martens is known for, the Darcie Boot features a wooden heel and the [acid-proof sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots) we have all come to know and love. Certainly a stylish way to look punk rock, this may become the go-to look for office crowd. **Implications** - Products that are typically seen as masculine and unfashionable have been recently taking a turn into the realm of fashion. By taking products such as the [Dr. Martens boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-boot) and adding a feminine touch such as a heel, companies ensure consumers enjoy a new feature while still experiencing a connection to a familiar product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Feminized-masculine Products:** Adding feminine elements to traditionally masculine products opens up new fashion opportunities. - **Fashionable Workwear:** Combining style with functionality in workwear products appeals to the office crowd. - **Hybrid Footwear:** Creating shoes that blend different styles and functionalities can attract consumers looking for unique designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating feminine elements in traditionally masculine products creates a new market for fashion accessories. - **Workwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can cater to the demand for stylish workwear that combines fashion and functionality. - **Footwear Design:** Designers can find innovative ways to blend different styles and functionalities in footwear, appealing to fashion-forward consumers. ## 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) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [Premium Elegant Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-mie-pascal-love-letter.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md)