# Elevated Rugged Work Boots Jun Takahashi Adds Tonal Paneled Boots to the UNDERCOVER Brand By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paneled-boot References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/undercover-jun-takahashi-paneled-boots-beige-black-pink-green-rugged-chunky-sole-unit) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/undercover/beige-panelled-boots/5645461) Designer Jun Takahashi introduces a new set of Paneled Boots to [UNDERCOVER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-offtrail-tr) in the colorway options of either beige and pink or black and green. The boots are essentially the designer's iteration of an [elevated work boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon) -- it is made from [smoother leather materials blended with suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) at the upper. This is then met with some structural contrast at the angular sole unit foundation in a chunky silhouette for a rugged visual overall. The component of the boots that stand out the most is the solt unit. It boasts a raised seam detailing around the toe area and every double stitched piece sits on the soft leather material by the upper traveling through the eyestay and vamp panel. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elevated Work Boots:** Elevated work boots that combine smoother leather materials and suede with a chunky silhouette offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. - **Paneled Boots:** Paneled boots with tonal colorway options and raised seam detailing present disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear market. - **Rugged Visual:** Rugged visual boots with structural contrast and double stitched details present disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating smoother leather materials, suede, and chunky silhouettes into their work boot designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage disruptive innovation opportunities by introducing boots with a rugged visual appeal, raised seam detailing, and tonal colorway options. - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating elevated work boots with structural contrast, double stitched details, and softer leather materials into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [High-Cut Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-boot-1.md) - [Futuristic Collaborative Boot Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Urban Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot.md) - [Technical Collaborative Cover Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverboot.md) - [Off-Road Military-Grade Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-offtrail-tr.md)