# Quilted Winter Boots NEPENTHES and Suicoke Work Together on a New Footwear Option For FW18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-winter-boots References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/10/nepenthes-suicoke-fall-winter-2018-kenn-boots-collab) & [nepenthes.co.jp](http://www.nepenthes.co.jp/) [NEPENTHES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-x-nepenthes) is a Japanese fashion label and it recently worked in collaboration with [Suicoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki) to create a quilted winter boot suitable for the colder seasons. The new silhouette comes in two colorway options in total, with the selection of either a black hue or a brown one. Staying in correlation to NEPENTHES' design aesthetics, it draws cues inspired by its own Japanese heritage and fuses it with more contemporary elements as well. The exterior boasts a quilted design throughout its uppers and the interior is lined with fur to add a cozy component to the entire piece. There is also a zippered enclosure system and it all sits atop of a Vibram rugged [Arctic Grip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025) outsole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quilted Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of quilted design in other fashion products such as jackets or bags. - **Collaborative Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with other footwear brands to create unique and functional winter boot options. - **Japanese-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Infuse Japanese aesthetics into other fashion and lifestyle products for a unique cultural blend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and designs into winter footwear to enhance style and functionality. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop winter boots with advanced grip technology for enhanced traction on icy surfaces. - **Collaborative Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between fashion labels and footwear brands to create exclusive and mutually beneficial products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffy Technical Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Winter-Ready Militaristic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-and-utah.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cozy Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-and-subu.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Cushioned Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffy-mule.md) - [Co-Branded Adventure Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenclyffe-boots.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daystorm-horizon.md)