# Suede Urban Summer Boots UGG Launched an Unlined Silhouette of Its Iconic Neumel Chukka Boot By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-boot References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ugg-neumel-unlined-product-lookbook/) & [ugg](https://www.ugg.com/) Footwear label UGG has built a loyal following with its warm and comfortable sheepskin silhouettes and as of 2018, the company is launching a summer boot that is appropriate for warm temperatures in urban and rural areas. The original and very popular Neumal Chukka Boot has been "recast in [an] unlined leather" upper, creating a lighter and more breathable silhouette. The summer boot is made versatile with a Treadlite outsole that ensures traction on slippery surfaces and provides superior support during long treks. Maintaining its recognizable and signature style, UGG flipped the leather only to reveal a "nappy suede" that boasts the fashion-forward element in the summer boots, making them a perfect and comfortable option for anyone. Photo Credits: [Khai Nguyen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaitv/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Summer Leather Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore breathable summer leather options for other footwear brands. - **Unlined Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unlined versions of traditionally insulated footwear for warmer climates. - **Fashionable Comfort:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to blend fashion-forward designs with comfort-focused materials for footwear brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore lighter, summer-appropriate versions of classic footwear designs. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear brands to create more breathable and lightweight footwear options for warm-weather adventures. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with new materials and construction techniques to create comfortable summer footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terrain-Ready Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jld-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-weatherized-collection.md) - [Collaborative Fall Season Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-sacai.md) - [Bold Urban Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-autumn-winter-2025.md) - [Comfy Utilitarian Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stampd-x-ugg-collection.md) - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [High-Performance Sheepskin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-ascot-wrap-tech.md) - [Hardware Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-x-hiddenny-ppf.md) - [Neutral Dramatic Tall Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-ultra-ultra-tall.md)