# Hybrid Riding Shoes The Raf Simons' Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker Mixes Country With Street By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-velcro-boot-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/06/17/raf-simons-leather-velcro-boot-sneakers-fallwinter-2010/) & [rafsimons](http://www.rafsimons.com/) The Raf Simons' [Leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather) Velcro Boot Sneaker is half country and half city. This sneaker mixes elements of riding boots with sneakers to create a shoe unlike any I've ever seen. And I see *a lot* of shoes. The Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker features a boot upper with a [sneaker sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit). Velcro straps up top remind you that this is still a sneaker at heart, albeit an oddly designed one. Raf Simons could be starting a new fashion trend with this shoe. Only time will tell whether this [boot-sneaker hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot) catches on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Footwear:** Creating shoes that combine elements from different types of footwear is a new trend. - **Velcro Straps:** Incorporating velcro straps into new, unconventional shoe designs is growing in popularity. - **Fashion Mashups:** Merging different fashion styles and unconventional combinations is becoming a noteworthy trend in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Raf Simons' creative and unconventional Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker design will appeal to fashion-forward consumers looking for unique pieces. - **Footwear:** The innovative design of the Raf Simons' Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker will disrupt traditional footwear designs and attract consumers seeking something different. - **Sportswear:** The Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker combines elements of riding boots and sneakers, presenting an opportunity for sportswear brands to explore and innovate with hybrid designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-1.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Hybrid Trail-Ready Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speed-loafer.md) - [Loafer-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906l.md) - [Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2.md) - [Buckled Leather Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckle-strap.md)