# Racing-Inspired Heels These Suede and Leather Pierre Hardy Wedge Boots are Fearlessly Gutsy By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-hardy-wedge-boots References: [talkshoes](http://www.talkshoes.com/8459/pierre-hardy-leather-suede-boots/) & [pierrehardy](http://www.pierrehardy.com/) These leather and suede [Pierre Hardy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux) wedge boots will cause you to embrace your inner racing diva. These shoes resemble the colors of a high performance racing car, and are perfect for risk takers with the willingness to style them accordingly. These shoes echo the design of the [sneaker wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run) by hiding the heel ever-so-slightly within the folds of the material. A [red suede stripe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) reaches down on both sides of the wedge, interrupting the black and white look of the shoes. These Pierre Hardy Wedge Boots are sporty, yet very sophisticated. They wouldn't make you feel too overdressed when wearing them for a casual walk, but are still suitable to a more ritzy environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Racing-inspired Heels:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative footwear designs that incorporate elements of high-performance racing cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can explore the creation of sporty yet sophisticated designs that appeal to risk-taking consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Luxury Fashion House Moccasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-delave-wedge-ankle-boot.md) - [Retro Racecar-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-gt1.md) - [Film-Inspired Shoe Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-og.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)