# Soldier-Inspired Boot Collections Wolverine Launch Boot Collection Inspired by Halo Armor Coating By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-boots-armo-coating References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wolverine-and-halo-launch-spartan-inspired-boot-collection-301772204.html) Wolverine and the [video game franchise Halo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise) launched a new exclusive boot collection inspired by four different armor coatings from the video game. The boot collection is released to celebrate the newly launched Halo Infinite's Season 3: Echoes. The exclusive collection will feature colorways from the four armor coatings: Wild Kovan, Foxwood Seal, Scorpion Horvath, and Midnight Frost. The Halo's Spartans inspire the boots collection, members of the [United Nations Space Command](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) projects which create superior supersoldiers as special fighting units. The boots collection contains a reflective patch of armor coating on the tongue and rubber lug soles with extra traction. They are also made of premium full-grain leather upper with lightweight, thick midsoles for comfort. A standout item in the boots collection is the Wild Kovan, as it entails a [camouflaged colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland) that embodies a soldier-based presentation, which matches the Spartans-themed. The boots collection is available for $175. Image Credit: Wolverine ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **Video Game-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with popular video games to design collections that cater to fans of both the game and fashion. - **Reflective Materials:** There is potential for incorporating reflective materials in fashion, to increase the visibility and safety of wearers during outdoor activities or night time events. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Military style fashion is a trend that has stood the test of time and can be updated to suit current fashion trends and tastes. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** There is an opportunity for shoe brands to collaborate with video game franchises and release limited edition footwear collections that cater to fans of both the game and shoes. - **Gaming:** Video game developers can partner with fashion brands to create limited edition in-game items inspired by real-world clothing collections, enhancing the gaming experience and merging fashion and gaming subcultures. - **Outdoor Gear:** Companies that create outdoor gear can incorporate reflective materials into their products to improve the visibility and safety of wearers during outdoor activities, like hiking, running, or camping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamer Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-sega.md) - [Rockband-Inspired Rancher Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scholar-rancher.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batch-iv-boot.md) - [Soda-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-y-jarritos.md) - [Game Icon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-sonic.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Advanced Shock-Absorbing Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-system-collection.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise.md)