# Bullet-Bound Heels The Manola Blahnik Military Ankle-Cuff Sandals are Tough and Chic By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manola-blahnik-military-ankle-cuff-sandals References: [albotas](http://albotas.com/post/3070634281/for-the-ladies-heels-bound-in-bullets-a-lot) & [neimanmarcus](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod121100015&ecid=NMALRFeedHy3bqNL2jtQ&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=X0QFW) The Manola Blahnik Military Ankle-Cuff Sandals are loaded like a weapon! These [leather heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik) are accented with bullet beads and dangling chains. The rough and tough look is perfect for a uniquely bold spring fashion statement. The Manola Blahnik Military Ankle-Cuff Sandals are available at [Neiman Marcus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boucl-alpaca-dropped-shoulder-aviator-jacket), where the heels are described as "putting the war in wardrobe." Surely, no one will mess with you when you have these bad boys on. **Implications** - While women were once considered the weaker sex within history, modern-day females embrace their powerful nature. Products or services that allow women to show their dominance proudly will continue to spark female interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Empowering Fashion:** Designing fashion items that emphasize power and dominance in women is a growing trend. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Developing fashion items that incorporate military design elements, such as bullets and chains, is a rising trend. - **Bold Statement Pieces:** Creating fashion items that make a bold statement and push the boundaries of conventional design is an emerging trend. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can capitalize on the trend of creating fashion items that empower and make bold statements for women. - **Accessories:** Accessory brands and designers can focus on incorporating military design elements and creating bold statement pieces for their products. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers can embrace the trend of military-inspired fashion and cater to consumers looking for unique, bold, and powerful statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md)