# Boney Boots The 1914 Bones Dr. Martens are a Sweet Pair of Shoes By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-1914-bones References: [cocoperez](http://cocoperez.com/?from=PH&p=48740) & [drmartens](http://www.drmartens.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=13040001) Just in time for Halloween, and straight out of Guitar Hero, the 1914 [Bones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bag-of-bones) boots by Dr. Marten are a [black lace-up, mid-calf boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule) that features a skeleton foot silk-screened on the side. These sweet 1914 Bones boots by Dr. Marten are a pair of hardcore rock wear with fourteen lace-ups. The 1914 Bones boots skeleton foot silk-screen also lights up in the dark which is awesome and creepy and would look cool in any club. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Rock Wear Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable rock wear footwear that integrates unique designs and features for the fashion-forward consumer. - **Glow-in-the-dark Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create glow-in-the-dark fashion products that combine style and functionality, appealing to those who enjoy unique and eye-catching accessories. - **Skeletal Print Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing and accessories with skeleton-themed prints to cater to alternative fashion styles and Halloween enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new material innovations and manufacturing techniques for producing unconventional footwear designs that appeal to niche markets. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative fashion accessories that integrate technology, such as glowing or interactive elements, to enhance the customer experience. - **Alternative Fashion Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative fashion apparel that embraces unique and edgy designs, appealing to subcultures and individuals seeking to express their individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Self-Expressive Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-collection.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md)