# Distressed Designer Shoes The Augusta 'Paper' Boot Boasts Authentic Vintage and Worn Qualities By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-boot References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/augusta-2011-springsummer-paper-boots/) & [ink-clothing](http://www.ink-clothing.com/test2/content_augusta/1/) For its 2011 Spring collection, Italian footwear designer [Augusta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-s-golf-shoe) has created a very interesting shoe for men known as the 'Paper' Boot. The 'Paper' Boot features a very [distressed and rugged look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death). The exterior of the boot is covered with what appears to be a scrunched or wrinkled piece of paper. According to [Hypebeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-clarkson), the shell of the boot actually is covered with paper that is "specially treated." The hue of the boot is very simple faded gray that complements the worn and old aesthetic. The 'Paper' Boot doesn't have any laces but is equipped with a rather discrete zipper at the back of the boot by the heel. The boot falls just below the middle of the calf, making it a suitable boot for a casual outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create distressed and rugged shoes that have an authentic vintage look. - **Alternative Material Usage:** Opportunity to explore innovative materials like treated paper to create unique and unconventional shoe designs. - **Minimalistic Design:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with simple and minimalist shoe designs that focus on functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry for designers to create unique and unconventional footwear. - **Material Science:** Opportunities for material scientists to develop innovative treatments for unconventional materials, such as paper, in the shoe manufacturing process. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for companies in the consumer goods industry to cater to the demand for vintage-inspired and minimalist footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Euro-Inspired Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apww01-padmore-barnes-sport-boot.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [90s Era Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-bugaboot-1.md)