# High Top Boat Shoes The 'Gourmet Dicinove' is a Highly Original Shoe for Skippers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-11 | Updated 2010-08-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-dicinove References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/10/gourmet-fall-2010-dicivone-high-top-boat-shoe/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2de2wl6) Get in touch with your inner seaman with the 'Gourmet Dicinove.' The Gourmet Dicinove takes the [classic boat shoe design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe) and takes steps up another level (literally) by turning it into a high top. The Gourmet Dicinove is filled with original styling. I challenge you to find another high top boat shoe with laces on the side. Take a gander at the gallery above to check out coolest pair of kicks that you are likely to see this fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Original Styling:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create unique designs by incorporating unconventional elements. - **High Top Footwear:** Potential for brands to capitalize on the popularity of high top shoes by introducing variations in different categories. - **Nautical Fashion:** Chance for fashion brands to tap into the maritime trend by designing clothing and accessories inspired by boat shoes. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear companies to introduce high top boat shoes and experiment with different materials and styles. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate nautical elements into their collections, including high top boat shoes as a unique and trendy footwear option. - **Maritime:** Opportunity for maritime companies to collaborate with fashion brands and create co-branded high top boat shoes to cater to the growing demand for nautical-inspired fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Vintage Elegant Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockside-portland.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Collaborative American-France Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-jacquemus-la-bateau.md) - [Comfort Food Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-junkies-x-adidas.md)