# Winter Boat Shoes The Sperry Top-Sider Cloud Logo Authentic Original 7-Eye Boot By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-07-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sperry-top-sider-cloud-logo References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/07/26/sperry-top-sider-cloud-logo-authentic-original-7-eye-boot/) & [sperrytopsider](http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/category?catId=cat90046DM) Boat shoes have been the shoe of choice for hipsters and preppy types alike during the summer months. With these [Sperry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show) Top-Sider Cloud Logo Authentic Original 7-Eye Boots, these fashionable individuals can still enjoy the boat shoe feel even during chillier weathers. Sporting the [winter boot look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot) with a [boat shoe sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe), these boots are perfect for those who want to combine both comfort and style in the winter. **Implications** - Styles that are heavily embraced within the summer -- like Sperry top-sider shoes -- are a smart jumping off point for the creation of winterized styles. Businesses who can recognize popular summer designs and revamp them in order to make them winter-appropriate will prove to be highly lucrative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Winterized Styles:** Winterizing popular summer designs can create highly lucrative opportunities. - **Comfort-style Combination:** Creating footwear that offers both comfort and style in the winter can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Boat Shoe Sole:** Incorporating boat shoe soles into winter boots can cater to the needs of fashionable individuals during chillier weathers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Footwear:** The fashion footwear industry can capitalize on the creation of winterized styles from popular summer designs. - **Winter Apparel:** The winter apparel industry can benefit from offering winter boots that provide both comfort and style. - **Outdoor Footwear:** The outdoor footwear industry has an opportunity to cater to fashionable individuals by incorporating boat shoe soles into winter boots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Romantic Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-street-6inch-platform-waterproof-boot.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md)