# Color-Blocked Kicks The PleaseMachine Style Lab Grunge-Melange Boots Rock By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-10-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grunge-melange-boots References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.474893501620.260580.47069981620&type=1) & [pleasemachine.bigcartel](http://pleasemachine.bigcartel.com/category/boots) True to the collections name and PleaseMachine Style Lab's Philosophy, the Grunge-Melange Boots mix [grunge style cues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection) with eco-friendly shoe making principles. The grungy footwear designs are vibrant, geometric, grunge-infused, and full of beautiful color contrasts and [peculiar patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg). This collection is strictly for grownup grunge fans and teenagers wanting to stand out. The Grunge-Melange Boots collection is also respectful of the environment, as the boots are made out of [recycled second-hand fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve) or eco-friendly leather upper parts, artificial fur lining and rubber soles. Their mission is to keep your feet warm and funky and your conscience at peace. Designed by Anna Zaboeva and handcrafted in Budapest, all the pieces of the Grunge-Melange Boots collection can be produced in an unlimited amount and can be customized to any customer needs. As Zaboeva declares about her creations: “Peculiar Footwear. Loved by Feet. Worldwide.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Grunge-infused Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to combine grunge style cues with eco-friendly shoe making principles. - **Eco-friendly Shoes:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to use recycled second-hand fabrics or eco-friendly leather upper parts, artificial fur lining and rubber soles. - **Customizable Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to offer customizable shoes to cater to customer needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe manufacturing companies can invest in using eco-friendly materials to create sustainable footwear. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can promote eco-friendly fashion style and reuse of second-hand materials through Grunge-Melange Boots. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies can create a new line of eco-friendly products to serve growing consumer demand in this space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Magical Chunky Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md)