# Gamer Boots Dr. Martens Band Hero Boots are Based off the Game By Carolena Costa | Published 2009-12-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr.-martens-band-hero References: [drmartens](http://www.drmartens.com/) & [drmartens](http://www.drmartens.com/productlist.asp?cat=story&story=bandhero) In the world of punks and rockers, the boot of choice has always been Dr. Martens. Now Docs have started to change in a response to being called plain. Docs have expanded their line to [designer boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot). Thankfully they are keeping the classics. Newly unveiled are the [video game boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-x-crocs). Guitar and Band Hero inspired Dr Martens. You don’t need to be a fan of either game to be a fan of the boots. They are just plain cool. Skeletons, tarten, flowers and wings are just some of the new graphics on the boots. For those that love the [classic boot with a twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot), there are pewter metallic boots too. Love them! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create designer boots with unique graphics and styles inspired by popular culture. - **Video Game Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and gaming by creating footwear inspired by popular video games. - **Metallic Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce metallic boots that appeal to fashion-forward consumers looking for a unique twist on classic designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and high fashion into footwear designs to attract a wider range of consumers. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to create fashionable merchandise that appeals to gamers and expands the gaming market. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional collaborations with unexpected industries, such as gaming, to create unique fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md) - [Gamer Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-sega.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Rockband-Inspired Rancher Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scholar-rancher.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md)