# Princess-Inspired Sneaker Boots Filling Pieces' High-Laced Boots are Fashionable and Functional By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highlaced-boots References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/5/filling-pieces-high-laced-boot) & [fillingpieces](https://www.fillingpieces.com/all/women/boot-high-laced-black) Filling Pieces, a footwear brand that's known for combining timeless styles with more unconventional elements, recently launched a line of High-Laced Boots. As [HYPEBAE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care) reports, the [sneaker boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo) are reminiscent of those worn by Xena the warrior princess, as they have an athletic design and functional laces that run of the majority of the uppers. The High-Laced Boots are available in both [black and beige colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) -- with both featuring white soles for a touch of contrast. At the top of the boots is a fold of fabric that can alternatively be flipped upwards to create a higher cut as well, allowing them to hit either right at the knee or around the middle of the thigh (depending on the wearer's height). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Athletic Design Footwear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more sneaker-style boots with functional features that cater to both fashion and athletics. - **Versatile Foldable Boots:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop boots that can be folded to create different heights, offering versatility and customization for the wearer. - **Contrast Sole Footwear:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create footwear with contrasting soles that add a touch of uniqueness and visual interest. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Footwear:** The fashion footwear industry can explore incorporating athletic elements into designs to appeal to a wider consumer base. - **Outdoor Footwear:** The outdoor footwear industry can consider creating foldable boots that offer multiple lengths for different activities and environments. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can focus on creating footwear with contrasting soles as a way to stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafate-three2-2.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md)