# Diamond Cut Boots Dr. Martens and Jean Paul Gaultier Create See-Through Shoes By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier1 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/09/30/dr-martens-x-jean-paul-gaultier-boots/) Couture connoisseur Jean Paul Gaultier has collaborated with Dr. Martens to create a boot for Fall/Winter 2009 that is heavy on style and the eyes. The see through boot may not do as well keeping your legs dry in the rain, but as far as showing off your colorful socks goes, they are a sure thing. You can read more about the collaborative effort between Jean Paul Gaultier and Dr. Martens at the below link. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Footwear:** The trend of transparent footwear is disrupting the fashion industry by offering a unique way to showcase colorful socks. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between high-end designers and established brands, like Jean Paul Gaultier x Dr. Martens, present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Statement Boots:** Statement boots, such as the diamond cut boots by Jean Paul Gaultier x Dr. Martens, are gaining popularity as a fashionable and eye-catching footwear choice. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by transparent footwear and collaborative fashion projects. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the potential to tap into the trend of statement boots and incorporate unique design elements to create disruptive products. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries can explore the collaboration trend between high-end designers and established brands, like Jean Paul Gaultier x Dr. Martens, to create exclusive and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Reimagined Legacy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-boot.md)