# Anniversary Celebratory Boots Roden Gray and Common Projects Crafted Collaborative Chelsea Boots By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roden-gray References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/roden-gray-common-projects-chelsea-boots-release) & [rodengray](https://rodengray.com/) Canadian shop Roden Gray celebrated its [10th anniversary with a collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-footwear-1) with Common Projects. The two worked together in reworking a pair of [Chelsea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-and-filson) boots, blending together functional details with style. The collaborative Roden Gray x Common Projects Chelsea boots boast a premium gray suede material all over. The foot piece's upper is protected with a natural wax coating in order for it to be water-resistant. As the Chelsea boot's foundation, it sits on a slim Commando sole unit to deliver optimal traction control, while still remaining stylistic. The silhouette's sophisticated nature shines through its functional qualities to really deliver both style and function. The classic Common Project's exclusive silver imprinted model number accents the Roden Gray x Common Projects boot as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | 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 - **Collaborative Footwear:** There is a trend for brands collaborating to create premium footwear, combining their unique styles and functionality to attract more customers. - **Water-resistant Materials:** There is a trend for creating footwear using water-resistant materials for better durability and practicality in everyday use. - **Slim Sole Units:** There is a trend for using slimmer and more functional sole units in footwear, providing better traction control while still remaining stylistic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from these trends by producing functional and stylish footwear using the latest materials and collaborations. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can benefit from the trend of creating water-resistant, durable, and functional footwear for sports and outdoor activities. - **Luxury:** The luxury industry can benefit from the trend of collaboration and the use of premium materials to create limited edition and exclusive footwear for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-wing-cap-chelsea-boot.md) - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md) - [Trail-Ready Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anterselva.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-and-filson.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Technical Collaborative Cover Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverboot.md)