# Moon Boot High Tops Kiroic Takes Sneaker Fashion to a Whole Other Level By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiroic-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/kiroic-2009-fallwinter-collection/) & [kiroic](http://www.kiroic.com/) You have to hand it to Chinese sneaker brand Kirioc for releasing these unconventional high tops. Many sneaker retailers are stuck in their rut with the same old design and only change the basic colorway and graphics. These Kirioc kicks stand out among the mass of sneakers available with their [high ankle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot) and unique look. They are sure to be coveted by the very high-fashion crowd who are constantly looking for unique gear. **Implications** - With [moon-boot high tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule) on your feet, you can rest assured that fashionistas everywhere are going to be eyeing your fabulous footwear! Thank goodness to the Chinese sneaker brand Kirioc for creating such [unique kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei) for both men and women to enjoy! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Sneaker Design:** There is an opportunity for sneaker brands to break the mold and release unconventional designs that stand out from the crowd. - **High-fashion Sneaker Market:** Brands can cater to the high-fashion crowd with unique and stylish sneaker designs that are sure to be coveted. - **Increased Demand for Unique Gear:** Consumers are constantly looking for unique gear, creating an opportunity for brands to release products that cater to this demand. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can benefit from catering to the high-fashion crowd with unique and unconventional designs. - **Fashion Industry:** With an increased demand for unique gear, the fashion industry can release products that cater to this demand and stand out from competitors. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can collaborate with brands, like Kirioc, to release new and unique products, ultimately increasing revenue and standing out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)