# Flame-Accented Rocker Footwear YRU's Pastel Platform Boot is an Homage to Glam Rock Fashion By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-12-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-platform-boot References: [yru.life](https://www.yru.life/collections/neu-realeases/products/bloq-hi-flame) These pastel platform boots by YRU make a bold statement when worn and are a modern homage to 80s glam rock. Aside from its flashy music, glam rock is synonymous with big hair, expressive makeup and vivid clothing and accessories -- symbols of self-expression and fearlessness. Crafted from vegan leather, these pastel platform boots feature pale blue, pale yellow and navy blue panels. The boots' most eye-catching feature is a loud flame motif that embraces the fast fashion industry's current obsession with fiery, nostalgic graphics. YRU's 'BLOQ HI - FLAME' boots feature a 3" platform and a 4" heel, allowing for height without sacrificing comfort. The boots also feature yellow lace detailing and are available online for $140. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fiery Graphics:** The pastel platform boots embrace the fast fashion industry's current obsession with fiery, nostalgic graphics. - **Expressive Fashion:** The bold and expressive nature of glam rock fashion presents an opportunity for brands to create clothing and accessories that allow for self-expression and fearlessness. - **Vegan Leather:** The use of vegan leather in the pastel platform boots highlights the growing trend of eco-friendly and sustainable materials in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Brands in the fashion industry can leverage the glam rock trend to create unique and expressive clothing and accessories that appeal to self-expression and fearlessness. - **Footwear:** The pastel platform boots demonstrate an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the footwear industry by incorporating bold designs and comfortable platforms. - **Fast Fashion:** The use of fiery, nostalgic graphics in the pastel platform boots highlights an opportunity for the fast fashion industry to capitalize on consumer demand for visually striking and trendy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Fur Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-tpain.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Magical Chunky Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule.md)