# Luxe Leather Americana Boots Balenciaga's New Santiag Harness Booties Boast a Western Influence By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santiag-harness References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/balenciaga-santiag-harness-bootie-boots) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/us/looks-shoes_cod11667256kj.html) Luxury fashion house Balenciaga introduces the Santiag Harness Booties as a part of its Spring/Summer 2019 footwear selection. The design draws inspiration from Americana culture, spotlighting [Western influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection), which is translated through the entire structure of the model. The uppers are constructed from premium [calfskin leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot) and it is complete with a [pointed square-cut toe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot). It also has a palladium cap and branding accents at the front of the footwear design. The stitched details are found along the entire uppers in a matching tonal hue to add a bit of subtly to the bold silhouette. Additional details that stand out include the Cuban heel measuring out with a 40mm arch and the loop pull at the back for simple slip-on access. As a contrasting touch, the boots are accented with silver hardware. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Western-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create innovative designs that draw inspiration from Americana culture and Western influences. - **Premium Leather Footwear:** Potential for designers to explore the use of high-quality calfskin leather materials in their shoe collections. - **Bold Silhouette Designs:** Space for designers to experiment with bold silhouettes and contrasting details in their footwear creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion companies can leverage Western-inspired trends to create unique collections and attract consumers. - **Footwear:** Companies in the footwear industry can focus on producing premium leather shoes with bold silhouettes and iconic design elements. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can capitalize on the demand for high-quality, Western-inspired fashion items such as premium leather boots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Collaborative Cowboy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md)