# Deer Hide Dress Boots Viberg's New Side Zip Waxed Cigar Boots for Men Has a Sleek Silhouette By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-zip-cigar-boot References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/06/18/viberg-side-zip-boots/) & [viberg](https://viberg.com/products/side-zip-cigar-waxed-deer?variant=12101324111992) Canadian-based bootmaker 'Viberg' created the new Side Zip Cigar Boot for men, made from a high-end waxes Italian deer hide. The unique and stylish silhouette sets the new boots apart from any other type of footwear, with a nickel Lampo zipper, dovetail heel, [leather sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander) and a [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellis-penny-loafers) welt construction. Pulling inspiration from [classic Western style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot), the unadorned boots have a heel pull tab to easily take the boots off and on. The narrow shafted centre was designed to pair perfectly with tapered pants or slim cut jeans, creating a sleek and put together style. The Side Zip Cigar Boots from Viberg were designed to be dressed up or down to suit any outfit, making them a versatile, everyday product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **High-end Footwear:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating high-end footwear made from unconventional materials and with unique designs. - **Sleek Silhouettes:** Designing footwear with sleek silhouettes can provide disruptive innovation options in the fashion industry, appealing to consumers looking for stylish and versatile products. - **Versatile Everyday Products:** Creating versatile everyday products, like the Side Zip Cigar Boots from Viberg, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by catering to consumers' desire for multi-functional items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The footwear manufacturing industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring unconventional materials and unique designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by introducing sleek silhouettes and versatile everyday products. - **Retail:** In the retail industry, disruptive innovation can arise from offering high-end footwear options with unique designs and functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md) - [Upgraded Vintage Timeless Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-mile-boot-1.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Shearling Vamp Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-boots.md) - [Sophisticated Italian-Made Boot Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander.md) - [Collaborative Rugged Stylish Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot.md) - [Elegant Protective Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millwright-steel-toe.md)