# Technicolored Animal Print Wedges Lust for Life's Studded Wedge Boots Make a Daring Statement By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-wedge-boots References: [shopakira](http://www.shopakira.com/products/lust-for-life-battle-wedges.html) & [shopakira](http://www.shopakira.com) Lust for Life's [studded wedge boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) look to both retro and modern rock references for their inspiration. The shoes mix psychedelic and 70s inspired colors with animal prints and stud adornments. The result is a pony hair shoe that is guaranteed to make a statement. This studded wedge boot is displayed in an eye-catching [leopard print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid) and features stud accents of different sizes and shapes. The shoes stand on a 4 1/2" heel that is comfortable while giving one height. Lust for Life's [statement boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito) boast an almond toe shape and are adorned with a gilded back zipper. Pair the shoes with a black jeans and a white tee or a monochromatic ensemble that will allow their bold print and vibrant hues to pop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Animal Prints:** This trend combines psychedelic and animal print designs to create bold and eye-catching fashion statements. - **Studded Adornments:** Adding studs of different sizes and shapes to footwear creates a rebellious and edgy look. - **Retro-inspired Wedge Boots:** The mix of retro and modern rock influences in wedge boots offers a unique and daring footwear option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of psychedelic animal prints and studded adornments to create bold and innovative shoe designs. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the market potential of retro-inspired wedge boots with unique features such as gilded back zippers and statement prints. - **Retail:** Retail stores can cater to the demand for eye-catching and bold footwear options by stocking up on wedge boots with psychedelic animal prints and studded adornments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion House Moccasins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-delave-wedge-ankle-boot.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md)