# Utilitarian Rustic Combat Boots Off-White Launches the Black Equipment Combat Boots for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equipment-combat References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/off-white-black-equipment-combat-boots-leather-virgil-abloh-release-omia184e20lea001) & [thewebster.us](https://thewebster.us/shop/black-equipment-combat-boots.html) Streetwear imprint Off-White introduces a new pair of the Black Equipment Combat boots for the season and it is designed with [utilitarian aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jld-boot) in mind. The overall structure is bold and features a high cut with a rounded off toe to embrace the overarching visual theme. It also boasts a [construction site feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle) to it as well before it is detailed with bold branding details. The lateral side of the shoe is marked with a large arrow emblem patchwork in a leather material which also holds together the iconic cross and zig zagged stitching details. The upper is rounded out with silver tonal D-ring eyelets. The signature "SHOELACES" is set in place and done in brown with a branded toggle by the tongue. Image Credit: The Webster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Utilitarian Aesthetics Embrace:** Designing with practicality and functionality in mind by integrating industrial search aesthetics into design. - **Bold Branding Details:** Including brand patches or signature textiles that make a strong visual statement on the product, prompting further brand recognition. - **Tech-enhanced Footwear:** Integrating advanced technologies and materials into shoe construction to improve comfort and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Collaborating with designers with a background in industrial design could lead to unique fashion pieces with a utilitarian feel. - **Marketing:** Featuring bold branding details on a popular product like combat boots could be a successful marketing tactic. - **Footwear:** Developing tech-enhanced footwear to improve performance and durability could lead to market differentiation and appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Urban Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Street-Informed Joint Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equipment-collection.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md)