# Hand-Dyed Suede Boots Hender Scheme's 'Bracken' Boots Have a Purposely Raw Appearance By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-boots References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/9/hender-scheme-bracken-boots) & [shop.havenshop](http://shop.havenshop.ca/products/bracken-1) Hender Scheme, a artisan footwear brand that specializes in crafting high-end products, added to its offerings with suede boots that make use of a [hand-dyed upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso). In order to create a unique finish, the brand scratched the surface of the suede boots. To add more dimension to this, Hender Scheme supplied the footwear with contrasting stitching as well -- with the white threads subtly popping out against the rest of the dark gray material. Further complementing the raw aesthetic are "[crepe soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot)" that imbue a rubber bottom with a wood-like appearance further up. Meanwhile, the structure of the suede boots are crafted in a way that highlights the artisan origin, with the different parts of the upper stitched together roughly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Artisan Footwear:** A trend where handmade, artisan footwear made with lux materials are being offered by high-end brands. - **Handcrafted Finishing Techniques:** A trend where hand-dyed, scratched and contrasting-stitched artisan leather products are becoming popular. - **Raw Aesthetic Design:** A trend where intentionally rough, unpolished design elements are being incorporated into products for their unique or edgy appearance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Footwear:** An industry focused on producing footwear considered luxurious, indulgent and satisfying due to its quality and craftsmanship. - **Artisanal Leather Goods:** An industry focused on producing handmade leather products that emphasize quality craftsmanship and materials. - **High-end Fashion Retail:** A retail industry focused on offering luxury items from exclusive brands and designers that appeal to affluent customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-clog.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md)