# Militaristic Metal-Toe Cap Boots KENZO Releases a New Set of Footwear Designs for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-toe-cap References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/nigo-kenzo-kenzosmile-derby-shoe-lace-up-boot-black-brown-release-information) & [kenzo](https://www.kenzo.com/uk/en/kenzosmile-derby-shoes/FC65DB704L67.99.40.html) [KENZO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-and-hunter) introduces a new set of footwear designs that are led by its metal toe cap detailing. It is set to join the Fall/Winter 2022 roster and there are two silhouettes in total including a Derby boot and a laced-up boot design. Both iterations come in two colorway options either black or Moroccan brown. The shoes take on [militaristic themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle) as the main design language and are applied with the use of [leather and metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4). The leather can be seen throughout most of the construction throughout the entire upper of both silhouettes. It features a rounded toe and has a slowly slopped vamp with rope laces at the tongue section. Branding can be seen at the collar of the laced boots and engraved at the metal toe cap. Image Credit: KENZO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Metal Toe Cap Detailing in Footwear Design:** Opportunity for footwear designers to incorporate a militaristic or edgy style into their designs with the addition of metal toe cap detailing. - **Militaristic Design Themes in Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create designs with militaristic design themes through the use of materials and styling that convey a sense of strength and toughness. - **Leather and Metal as Primary Materials in Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with leather and metal as primary materials in the construction of footwear, providing a unique look and feel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to incorporate the metal toe cap detailing design trend into their product lines. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to explore militaristic design themes and incorporate them into new product lines. - **Metalworking Industry:** Opportunity for metalworking companies to collaborate with fashion and footwear manufacturers to produce unique metal toe cap details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Boot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-and-hunter.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Winter-Ready Militaristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-and-utah.md) - [Stealthy Baggy Textural Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-boot.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md)