# Suave Designer Workboots Stay Warm and Look Slick With the Neighborhood Boots AW 2011 By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-boots-aw-2011 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/06/15/neighborhood-boots-for-autumnwinter-2011/) & [neighborhood.jp](http://www.neighborhood.jp/) For this winter, rock a pair of the Neighborhood Boots AW 2011 for something that's both stylish and practical at the same time. The Neighborhood Boots AW 2011 are the latest footwear to come from one of Japan's most popular brands. This time the brand has brought an extremely [stylish pair of workboots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot) that look durable, warm and more importantly, stylish. The [use of leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) is always a welcoming addition, but the feature that caught my eye is the use of mesh on the heel patch. In terms of colorways, there are two available; the first is a red that's beautifully contrasted with black, gold laces and a white sole which is absolutely stunning. The second takes a more simple approach with a [single-tone black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot) that looks ultra suave. Be sure to look for the Neighborhood Boots AW 2011 on the market! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Work Boots:** The trend of fashionable, yet practical work boots that combine leather and modern design elements offers an opportunity for footwear brands to create new style options for blue-collar workers. - **Japanese Streetwear:** The popularity of this boot design from Japan's Neighborhood brand highlights the growing trend and opportunity for streetwear fashion to gain traction in markets worldwide. - **Color-blocked Footwear:** The color-blocked design of these boots presents an opportunity for footwear designers to play with contrasting hues and create unique, eye-catching designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The thriving market for work boots and streetwear offers opportunities for new companies to enter the industry with fresh designs and a focus on style and comfort. - **Fashion:** The intersection of function and fashion in work boots is a trend that has been gaining traction in recent years and could offer opportunities for fashion brands to expand into new markets. - **Manufacturing:** With the use of leather and other durable materials, the production of stylish work boots presents an opportunity for innovative manufacturing techniques and materials to improve construction and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daystorm-horizon.md) - [Neutral Rugged Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-niobium-concept-3.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Urban Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md)