# Flirty Bow-Tied Footwear The RED Valentino Bow Rain Boots Will Keep Your Feet Dry and Fashionable By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-valentino-bow-rain-boots References: [talkshoes](http://www.talkshoes.com/8462/red-valentino-bow-rain-boots/) & [blog.redvalentino](http://blog.redvalentino.com/) [Water-resistant footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb) is now more fashionable than ever with all the patterns and designs that are available and these RED Valentino Bow rain boots are no exception. The shoes go up to your calves and are made of [black rubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hencroft-madi-waterproof-boots) with a heel of a little over an inch. The matte black appearance to the weather resistant boots makes them look a lot more expensive than regular rainwear. Instead of having a plastic sheen, these shoes look like heavy duty fall boots. What is irresistible about them is the [rubber bow right at the ankle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot) that makes the footwear flirty and functional. There is also a gold buckle at the top of the shaft on the Red Valentino Bow rain boots for added chic. Images from [Shopbop](http://www.shopbop.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fashionable Water-resistant Footwear:** Opportunities for innovative designs and patterns in water-resistant footwear that combines fashion and functionality. - **Matte Black Rain Boots:** Disruptive potential in creating rain boots with a high-end look by using matte black materials. - **Flirty and Functional Footwear:** Innovation possibilities in adding playful and functional elements, like rubber bows, to footwear designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunities for retailers to offer fashionable water-resistant footwear options to meet the growing demand. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Potential for manufacturers to develop matte black rain boots as a stylish alternative to traditional rainwear. - **Accessories and Fashion Design:** Innovative chances for designers to incorporate flirty and functional elements, such as rubber bows, into their footwear creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-street-6inch-platform-waterproof-boot.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md) - [Functional Rainproof-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainproofstyle-sneakers.md) - [Rugged Waterproof Rubber Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-rubber-boot.md) - [Over-Knee Water-Repellent Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overknee-waterrepellent-boots.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md)