# Nifty Namibian Footwear The Schier Shoes Desert Boot Collection Reworks Traditional African Shoes By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schier-shoes-desert-boot References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/link-about-it-t-118.php) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us) The Schier Shoes desert boot collection brings a classic Namibian tradition in footwear to North America. In a [collaboration with Opening Ceremony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders), the footwear manufacturer has designed a small collection of the Veldskoen boots, affectionately known as vellies in Namibia, in bright colors and fierce fabrics. Sewn together using two pieces of kudu hide, the kicks come in four different [two-toned variations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot); incorporating leopard-printed leather, antelope fur and neon colors into the design that has become the shoe choice of Namibian natives for years. Each pair is [hand-stitched](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1) by a small team in Swakopmund who churn out only 20 pairs per day, taking their time to incorporate as much of the hide as possible into each pair and ensuring that each boot is well-made and unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **African-inspired Footwear:** The Schier Shoes desert boot collection reworks traditional African shoes with bright colors and fierce fabrics, tapping into the growing trend of African-inspired fashion. - **Collaborative Design:** The collaboration between Schier Shoes and Opening Ceremony showcases the trend of brands collaborating to create unique and limited-edition collections. - **Handcrafted Luxury:** The hand-stitched production process of the Veldskoen boots highlights the trend for high-quality, artisanal footwear in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Schier Shoes desert boot collection caters to the fashion industry, offering a unique and culturally-inspired footwear option. - **Collaborative Retail:** The collaboration between Schier Shoes and Opening Ceremony demonstrates the potential for collaborations in the retail industry, creating exclusive and limited-edition product offerings. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** The hand-stitched production process of the Veldskoen boots showcases the opportunities for artisanal manufacturing in the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Brazilian Motif Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-originals-x-carnan.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Dynamic Glowing Trail Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-esc.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Collaborative Rugged Stylish Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot.md)