# Dapper Duck Boots The NEIGHBORHOOD Luxe Leather Winter Shoes Keep Feet Warm By M | Published 2015-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-boots References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/neighborhood-lodge-cl-boots) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/products/lodge-cl-boots) Japanese fashion brand NEIGHBORHOOD recently remodelled the classic duck boots to reflect a more opulent style for everyday wear that goes beyond hunting and exploration. These boots are made with [luxe leather with contrasting stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) to provide the same durable wear as the traditional design with a much more dapper style. Duck boots are typically worn by hunters out in the marshes or bogs providing [water-resistant wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot) that keeps all sorts of unwanted elements out. These luxe duck boots by NEIGHBORHOOD creatively rebrand the style with a sleek black and leather contrasting silhouette complete with juxtaposed white stitching, a thick soul and a ribbed toe. Despite the sleek aesthetic of these leather boots, they are made more so for [urban wear and warmth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Luxe Leather Footwear:** Opulent materials and contrasting stitching give traditional footwear a fashionable upgrade, presenting an opportunity for designers to create new luxurious products. - **Urban Exploration Shoes:** Relatively practical products, such as duck boots, can be rebranded as fashionable, all-purpose footwear for individuals looking to explore urban environments or engage in outdoor activities. - **Contrast Stitching in Fashion:** Using contrasting stitching is an innovative way to add visual interest and style to a wide range of products, from footwear to clothing and accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Designers and manufacturers can find opportunities in creating high-end leather products and rebranding traditional outdoor footwear into fashionable, all-purpose wear. - **Urban Exploration Equipments:** Creating innovative and stylish products for individuals looking to engage in outdoor activities and explore urban environments presents new opportunities for designers and manufacturers. - **Stitching Industry:** Stitching suppliers and equipment manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards contrasting stitching to provide their products in the fashion and footwear industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md) - [Rugged Winterized Stealthy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-force.md) - [Shearling-Lined Duck Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearlinglined-tumbled-leather.md) - [Weatherproof Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daystorm-horizon.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md)