# Industrial Couture Boots Kanye's adidas Yeezy Duck Boot Has a Rugged While Fashion-Forward Look By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-boot References: [nicekicks](http://www.nicekicks.com/2015/10/07/a-closer-look-at-the-adidas-yeezy-duck-boot/) With Kanye's Yeezy collection only increasing in popularity and buzz-worthiness, the success of the adidas Yeezy Duck Boot at New York Fashion Week added to the fashion-following's excitement. The winter boot is rugged and, in fact, looks quite functional for cold weather, wind and snow -- minus the fact that suede tends to get ruined by such natural elements. The Duck Boot laces up high, sporting an industrial look that resembles footwear that fashion-forward construction workers or army men might wear. The colorway is a natural beige, with a thick gummed sole that boosts the wearer's height the same way Kanye's 'Boosts' do the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Functional Aesthetic:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers and manufacturers to capture the appeal of combining functionality and aesthetics in their products. - **Rugged Industrial Design:** There is an expanding market for rugged industrial fashion as more people are interested in durable and functional products. - **Elevated Boosted Soles:** The trend for elevated soles is expanding beyond athletic shoes and into other footwear categories, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers to experiment with new designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can leverage the trend for functional aesthetic to create durable and fashionable footwear for everyday wear or specialized industries. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore rugged industrial design trends through functional fashion that caters to outdoor enthusiasts or people who want fashion with longevity in mind. - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** The outdoor apparel industry can use the trend for rugged design in clothing and footwear, creating products that cater to outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize fashion and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Neutral Tonal Technical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Rugged Winterized Stealthy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-force.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md)