# Studded Desert Boots Hobo Teams With Clarks for Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-desert-boots References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/01/24/hobo-x-clarks-springsummer-2010-desert-boot/) & [thathobo](http://thathobo.com/products/2010ss/foot_wears/hb-fw1101/) Designer brand [Hobo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-valentines-day) has teamed up with [Clarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals) for this classic dessert boot with studded heel detailing. The suede shoes look like any other desert boot from the front but when turned around feature studded and a leather Hobo tag that add a bit of edge. The studded dessert boots come in both tan and black with contrasting colored laces (orange and blue) to make sure your feet stand out in a crowd. **Implications** - As people move into conglomerate cities and metropolitan centers with greater frequency, it becomes increasingly important to separate oneself from the endlessly flowing crowds. Products like these ensure a degree of individuality without the cost of whacky, over-the-top accessories. This is a delicate balance to achieve, but one that comes with considerable business rewards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Studded Footwear:** Studded detailing adds edge to classic footwear styles, elevating their fashion appeal. - **Contrasting Laces:** Boldly colored laces provide a pop of visual interest, making footwear more eye-catching. - **Individuality in Urban Centers:** Consumers in metropolitan areas are seeking ways to express their uniqueness without sacrificing style or practicality. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunities in the footwear industry include incorporating bold design elements into classic styles, as well as using contrasting patterns and colors to create visual interest. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and accessories industry include finding ways to provide consumers with unique, individualized expression through subtler design elements. - **Urban Lifestyle:** Industries catering to urban lifestyles can benefit from incorporating subtle yet striking design elements into their products and services to meet the demand for individuality and self-expression. ## 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) - [Luxury Fashion House Moccasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-delave-wedge-ankle-boot.md) - [Reworked Rugged Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md)