# Modernized Combat Boots John Elliott Offers a Refined Variation of a Classic Footwear Staple By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-elliott References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/john-elliott-combat-boots) & [johnelliott.co](http://www.johnelliott.co/collections/combat-boots) John Elliott, a men's brand that's dedicated to bringing its consumers modern and elegant styles, recently set its sights on [combat boot models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens). Looking to adapt the usually chunky structure, John Elliott transformed the shoes for a more [sleek aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots). This is generated by swapping out laces and other accents for a streamlined upper that carries [high-end leather and suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander) throughout. With two different colorways available, John Elliott's offerings can be picked up in either an all-black or a light gray and black variation. Although both have completely uniform looks, the former model is diversified with a slight accent of suede at the top -- giving the combat boots a softer appearance to satisfy John Elliott's goal in creating a product that's totally refined for the modern man who has an appetite for simplicity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleek Combat Boots:** There is a trend towards modernizing and refining traditional combat boots for an elegant and streamlined look. - **Leather and Suede Material Focus:** The use of high-end leather and suede material is a growing trend in footwear design, providing a luxe feel and aesthetic. - **Streamlined Accents:** Streamlining accents, such as laces, is a trend that enhances the sleekness of footwear design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can continue to capitalize on the trend toward modernized and refined combat boots with a focus on high-end materials and streamlined accents. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry should consider incorporating high-end leather and suede material into designs and embracing streamlined accents to stay on trend. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can benefit from providing modern, sleek variations of classic footwear staples, incorporating high-end materials and streamlined design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [Terrain-Ready Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jld-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Incredibly Sophisticated Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-boot-design.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md)