# Chunky Padded Winter Footwear Kanye Unveils a Khaki Colorway of the YZY NSLTD BT Cozy Model By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nsltd-bt References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/yzy-nsltd-bt-is-khaki-release-date) The new YZY NSLTD BT shoe launch in a new neutral colorway with the unveiling of the khaki palette for the season. The long-form name of the silhouette is the [YEEZY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01) INSULATED BOOT, which boasts a similar visual to that of a puffer coat. The footwear breaches new heights with the puffy design made to be worn throughout the winter season. The high-cut model is made with a ridged detailing throughout the body and puffed up to keep wearers warm. It sits on top of a sole unit that is also just as [chunky as the upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot), creating what looks like an exo-skeleton around the lower half of the silhouette. There is a trio of holes that perforate the section to boast the same design language as the rest of the brand. Image Credit: YEEZY MAFIA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chunky Winter Footwear:** Opportunity for innovative design of chunky, insulated footwear for extreme winter weather. - **Puffer Coat-inspired Shoes:** Opportunity to create footwear inspired by other winter apparel, such as puffer coats, to provide a cohesive look for consumers. - **Ridged Detailing Trend:** Opportunity to incorporate ridged detailing into footwear design to add texture and interest to the silhouette. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can offer innovative winter footwear that combines fashion with function. - **Outdoor Retail:** Opportunity for outdoor retailers to offer chunky, insulated footwear for extreme winter weather to their customers. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can create a new category of winter-specific footwear designed for snow and ice. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Chunky Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01.md) - [Neutral Tonal Technical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Cushioned Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffy-mule.md) - [Plush Winter-Ready Cushioned Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaha-2-frost-moc.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Fleece-Lined Winter Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puflee-v2.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md)