# Snake Skin Boat Shoes 80s Yuppie Look Is Back With a Wild Twist By TrendHead | Published 2009-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-skin-boat-shoes-80s-yuppie-look-back-with-a-twist References: [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/ymc0087gry) I am a big fan of the [flat boat shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe), or sailor shoes. I remember wearing a light turquoise pair when they were in fashion -- the first time around. I applaud the revival of the yuppie look in general, as long as we can be spared the I-am-on-my-daddy’s-yacht-attitude! This pair is from the fashionable YMC label and comes with a fabulous faux snakeskin effect. If you want your very own classics with a twist, the price is £125 for the pair and can be bought online from [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/ymc0087gry). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Yuppie Fashion Revival:** Opportunity for clothing brands to tap into the resurgence of the 80s yuppie look by offering modern twists on classic styles. - **Faux Snakeskin Trend:** Potential for footwear brands to incorporate faux snakeskin materials into their designs, providing consumers with a bold and eye-catching fashion option. - **Online Shopping for Fashion:** E-commerce platforms have the potential to reach a wider audience and cater to the demand for unique and trendy fashion items like snake skin boat shoes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Clothing Brands:** Clothing brands can leverage the yuppie fashion revival to create new lines that cater to the nostalgic yet contemporary preferences of consumers. - **Footwear Brands:** Footwear brands can capitalize on the faux snakeskin trend by introducing stylish boat shoes and other footwear options that feature the bold pattern. - **E-commerce Platforms:** E-commerce platforms can seize the opportunity to expand their fashion offerings and provide consumers with easy access to trendy and unique fashion items like snake skin boat shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Vintage Elegant Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockside-portland.md) - [90s Era Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-x-merrell-moab-slide-2.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md)