# Militarized Ankle Boots These Dreamcore Boots by New Kid Will Have You Marching in Style By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcore-boots-by-new-kid References: [notcouture.notcot.org](http://notcouture.notcot.org/post/7138/) & [gargyle](http://www.gargyle.com/new-kid-dreamcore-boots.html) With the [military look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle) being so popular this past season, these featured Dreamcore Boots by New Kid definitely add to the growing fad. These Dreamcore Boots by New Kid are your traditional [black boot with tumbled leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) and a short 1” stacked heel. Also included are [gold grommets and gold triangular embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4) to complete the badass look, making them super glamorous and chic. March on! **Implications** - Urban youth demographics are often associated with anti-war. This group also places value in ironic appropriation. Military boots represent an ironic appropriation of an element of political/social organization which they reject. By injecting an element of ironic tension in their products, companies can engage with this group in a meaningful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Designers can explore creating clothing and accessories that draw inspiration from military aesthetics to tap into the popularity of the military look. - **Ironic Appropriation:** Companies can incorporate ironic elements into their products to engage with urban youth demographics who value ironic appropriation. - **Glamorous Military:** There is an opportunity to combine military aesthetics with glamorous elements, like gold embellishments, to create fashion-forward pieces for those who want to march in style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of military-inspired fashion by creating stylish clothing and accessories. - **Footwear:** Shoe brands can explore designing military-inspired footwear, like militarized ankle boots, to cater to the growing demand for the military look. - **Youth Marketing:** The youth marketing industry can help companies engage with urban youth demographics by incorporating ironic elements into their campaigns and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md)