# Replenished Singer Sneakers The FENTY Sneaker Boot by Puma and Rihanna Makes a Bold Statement By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenty-sneaker-boot References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/11/10/fenty-puma-rihanna-sneaker-boot/) & [featuresneakerboutique](https://www.featuresneakerboutique.com/products/puma-x-rihanna-unisex-sneaker-boot-black) Rihanna and [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair) joined together once again for a new unisex 'FENTY Sneaker Boot.' A result of a long-standing partnership, the recent release stays true to the pop star's iconic sense of style. Not too long ago, a slightly similar version of the FENTY Sneaker Boot was made available as well, however it featured a crisp all-white colorway and [bold punk-like zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5). With the latest however, Rihanna and Puma make use of a design that's a little more subtle and versatile. [Deep onyx colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway) the entirety of the design, with only a bright red label that marks the branding straying from this. Unlike the all-white version, the new FENTY Sneaker Boot has thick laces and minimal accents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unisex Sneaker Boots:** Creating unisex versions of popular footwear designs could appeal to a wider market. - **Minimalist Sneaker Design:** Companies could consider creating more stripped-down versions of popular sneaker styles for a sleek, modern aesthetic. - **Celebrity-branded Footwear:** Collaborating with a celebrity to create a unique footwear line could generate buzz and increase sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion & Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industries could benefit from creating unisex footwear options and working with celebrities for new lines. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands could explore minimalist and sleek designs of popular sneaker styles to offer both functionality and style. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could consider exploring collaborations with fashion brands and celebrities to offer unique branded products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Retro Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-ls.md) - [Film-Centric Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smurfs-collection.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Collaborative Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-salehe.md) - [Musician-Backed Minimal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ice.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Prickly Monochromatic Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d-1.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md)