# Elegant Western-Inspired Boots These New Nonnative Boots are Made with Vintage-Treated Cowhide By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nonnative References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/nonnative-rancher-zip-up-boot-narrow-line) & [coverchord](http://coverchord.com/news/men/new-arrivals/) For those who have an appreciation for [rancher style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys) but don't want to go all out with it, the new nonnative boots are a great alternative. Offered in two neutral color variations, the footwear is constructed from [vintage-treated cowhide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rancher-pro-boot), which gives it a sleek and stylish appearance while providing durability. Due to the quality of the material, the new nonnative boots are sure to age well too, garnering more character as they're worn. Although the [western-inspired look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scholar-rancher) has been used by the Japanese brand before, the 'RANCHER ZIP-UP BOOT' has a slimmer build than what's previously been offered. Finishing off the footwear is a wooden sole that's hand-crafted, which is fastened with exposed stitching of a complementary tone of beige. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rancher Style:** Exploring alternative designs and materials for Western-inspired footwear to appeal to a broader audience. - **Vintage-treated Cowhide:** Utilizing vintage-treated cowhide to create sleek and stylish boots with added durability. - **Slimmer Build:** Designing Western-inspired boots with a slimmer build to cater to modern fashion preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Incorporating Western-inspired elements into fashion products to offer unique and trendy options. - **Footwear:** Creating Western-inspired boots using vintage-treated cowhide for enhanced style and quality. - **Craftsmanship:** Combining traditional craftsmanship techniques with modern designs to produce high-quality Western-inspired footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cowboy-Style Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-and-cat-footwear.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md) - [Durable Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rancher-pro-boot.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md)