# All-White Designer Hybrid Boots Fendi's Kitten Heel Boot Sits Somewhere Between a Shoe and a Sock By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitten-heel-boot References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/11/fendi-white-leather-sock-boots) & [fendi](https://www.fendi.com/ca) Footwear that sits somewhere between a sock and a shoe has become a popular motif in the fashion world, with brands like [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot), Vetements and most recently, [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing), with its [all-white kitten heel boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi), creating iterations. The contemporary boot features a leather upper, offering ergonomic support, with a contrasting soft fabric running from the calf to the ankle. The shoe was designed to appear as though one stepped into a short boot, with a high pair of tube socks. The top of the shoes read "Fendi" offering a bold visual aesthetic. The boot's sleek kitten heel provides a haute couture contrast to the otherwise casual footwear, creating a high-fashion staple that'll catch the attention of any fashion enthusiast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sock-shoe Hybrid Trend:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create innovative designs that blur the line between traditional shoes and socks. - **Contrasting Fabric Accents Trend:** Brands can incorporate contrasting fabric accents in their shoe designs to add visual interest and create a unique aesthetic. - **Casual-couture Fusion Trend:** Fashion labels can explore the hybridization of casual and high-fashion elements to create statement pieces that appeal to fashion enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage the sock-shoe hybrid trend to develop new product lines that bridge the gap between comfort and style. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate contrasting fabric accents in their collections to elevate their designs and offer unique visual appeal. - **High-fashion Retail:** High-fashion retailers can capitalize on the casual-couture fusion trend by curating and promoting statement pieces that appeal to fashion enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Premium Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-red-wing.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md)