# High-End Riding Boots Off-White's "For Riding" Boots Arrive in All-Black By Ell Smith | Published 2020-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-riding References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/9/off-white-for-riding-wellington-boots-black-virgil-abloh-price-where-to-buy) & [brownsfashion](https://www.brownsfashion.com/uk/shopping/off-white-black-for-riding-wellington-boots-15400432?utm_source=HYPEBEAST%2FHYPEBAE%2FPOPBEE%2FBERRICS%2FHYPEKIDS&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=LinkshareUK&utm_content=Shopping&utm_term=UKNetwork&ranMID=35118&ranEAID=9ieob0c66Uo&ranSiteID=9ieob0c66Uo-24IUkhpjLEh6ikSIhSqHNA&siteID=9ieob0c66Uo-24IUkhpjLEh6ikSIhSqHNA) Off-White's "For Riding" boots are the latest fro the label to hit the market, offering consumer a gothic-western approach to fashion that's equal parts high-end and practical. The tall, [lace up boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hencroft-madi-waterproof-boots) are constructed with a [water-resistant material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots) that's sure to kep one's feet dry during less than desirable weather. For sunnier days, these boots provide a fashion statement that can be dressed up or down, making for a seasonless look. The boots feature a [classic Wellington rain boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot) vibe, but with a high-fashion twist. The side reads "For Riding" in Abloh's classic quotation mark motif and font. The shoes arrive in an all-black colorway, with laces and a small heel. They retail for approximately approximately $360 USD. Image Credit: Browns ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Gothic-western Fashion:** The trend of gothic-western fashion offers opportunities for brands to create high-end and practical products that combine edgy aesthetics with functionality. - **Seasonless Footwear:** The trend towards seasonless footwear presents an opportunity for brands to design versatile shoes that can be worn year-round, catering to consumers' changing fashion needs. - **High-fashion Rain Boots:** The emergence of high-fashion rain boots presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to create stylish and water-resistant footwear options that bridge the gap between fashion and practicality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** In the fashion retail industry, brands can tap into the gothic-western fashion trend by offering a range of high-end riding boots that cater to consumers' desire for unique and edgy styles. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for seasonless footwear by producing versatile boots that can be worn in different weather conditions, offering both style and functionality. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands have the opportunity to disrupt the industry by designing high-fashion rain boots that combine luxurious materials and craftsmanship with weather-resistant features, appealing to fashion-forward consumers who prioritize both style and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md)