# Hairy Sand Shoes The Opening Ceremony M1 Desert Boot Pony is Made With Pony Hair By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m1-desert-boot-pony References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/09/02/opening-ceremony-m1-desert-boot-pony-fallwinter-2010/) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&menuid2=5&productid=23142) Opening Ceremony is putting a new spin on one of their most popular shoes for the upcoming season. The M1 Desert Boot Pony adds [pony fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid) to the popular M1 Desert Boot design. This is sure to be one [soft shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection). The M1 Desert Boot Pony is covered in two different tones of pony hair from heel to toe. This boot is certain to keep you warm during those [harsh winter months](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot), of which I know nothing about living in southern California. If you do have to brave the elements in the coming months, I suggest you do it with these boots on your feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pony Hair Shoes:** As the popularity of animal-friendly fashion continues, there's an opportunity for shoe designers to innovate with cruelty-free materials that mimic the feel of animal hair. - **Furry Footwear:** With consumers seeking comfort and novelty in their fashion choices, there's room for designers to experiment with different textures and furs for styles outside of traditional boots and slippers. - **Luxury Winter Shoes:** As consumers seek to combine style and practicality in their winter footwear, luxury brands can develop high-end boots that are both durable and on-trend for the colder months. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Designers can continue to innovate and experiment with materials and textures to create unique footwear offerings that stand out in crowded marketplaces and offer consumers new styles to explore. - **Animal-friendly Products:** As awareness grows around ethical fashion choices, cruelty-free and vegan shoe options can appeal to a growing segment of conscious consumers. - **Winter Accessories:** Manufacturers and designers can continue to create products that blend style and functionality, and embrace elements like fur, wool and other materials to create cozy and unique winter footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Luxury Fashion House Moccasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-delave-wedge-ankle-boot.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md)