# Perforated Sailing Shoes Surface 2 Air's Boat Perf V2 Kicks Let Your Feet Breathe By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-2-air References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/03/07/surface-2-air-perforated-boat-shoes/) & [surfacetoair](http://www.surfacetoair.com/store/?pg=product&product_id=12428#) Surface 2 Air's latest boat shoes only serve to corroborate my prediction that 2011 is the year of the [perforated shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker-model). The Boat Perf V2 arrives just in time for spring and summer, sporting a smart leather design with holes all around. Perofrated boat shoes may not be your idea of stylish, but Surface 2 Air has done a good job with the Boat Perf V2 in keeping its design quiet yet unique. When I say quiet, I mean that the holes on the Boat Perf V2 blend in quite well with the leather and don't draw any attention to themselves. I for one am excited about the holiest innovation to hit shoes in sometime. I can't wait to see everything from [desert boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe) to court kicks getting the perforated treatment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Perforated Shoe:** The trend of perforated shoes presents an opportunity for innovative footwear designs with improved breathability. - **Quiet Design:** The trend of quiet designs in shoes allows for subtle and understated perforation patterns that blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic. - **Holiest Innovation:** The trend of innovating with perforation patterns opens up possibilities for various shoe styles like desert boots and court kicks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can explore new designs and materials to introduce perforated shoes that offer enhanced comfort and breathability. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate the trend of quiet design elements, like subtle perforation, into their shoe collections to appeal to minimalist consumers. - **Sports Industry:** The sports industry can leverage the holiest innovation of perforated shoes to create performance-oriented footwear with improved ventilation and airflow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Chic Perforated Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-flats.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Halocline Waterproof Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe.md) - [Chunky Perforated Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-trek.md)