# Toeless Boots Contradictory Shoe Fashion? By Bianca | Published 2008-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toeless-boots-peep-toe References: [hipcandy.blogspot](http://hipcandy.blogspot.com/2007/08/style-verdict-peep-toe-boots.html) Perusing the latest footwear collection at [Nine West](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nine-aurora), my eyes were rattled when they happened upon a pair of [toeless boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-1). Isn't the whole point of boots to keep your feet warm? And the ideal excuse to skip getting that costly pedicure? I couldn't find an image, but Nine West isn't the only shoe retailer offering the strange style. Peep-toe boots have been seen in the spring/summer collections (I'm not sure if fall/winter would be weirder or not) from brands including **Moschino** who offers the Cheap and Chic toeless bootie in patent purple, then there's the **[Calipo Peep Toe Bootee](http://www.office.co.uk/perl/go.pl/hers_style.html?webcode=37&style_uid=3791&color_uid=10230)** and best of all, the butterfly silk brocade **[LoPresti Design "Jade" Boots](http://loprestidesign.com)**. The style has also been seen on style icons like Victoria Beckham, Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker. I completely understand the desire for **[Bootie Pies](http://www.bootiepies.com)**; the convertible boots have toes that retract, perfect for at-home pedicures, or drying your tootsies while lounging in-spa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toeless Boots Fashion:** The rise of toeless boots has opened the door for footwear manufacturers to create more daring and unique shoe designs. - **Convertible Footwear:** The emergence of boots with retractable toes presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create adaptable footwear that can be worn in different weather conditions. - **Celebrity-inspired Footwear:** Toeless boots - as seen on Victoria Beckham, Lindsay Lohan, and Sarah Jessica Parker - highlight the influence celebrities have on fashion trends, and the potential for manufacturers to capitalize on this influence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Toeless boots represent a disruptive innovation in the footwear industry and manufacturers have the opportunity to create new designs and capitalize on this trend. - **Fashion Industry:** Toeless boots have the potential to shake up the fashion industry by challenging traditional ideas of what constitutes fashionable footwear. - **Spa and Relaxation Industry:** Retractable-toed boots like Bootie Pies present an opportunity for the spa and relaxation industry to innovate and create new experiences for customers during pedicures and other treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toe-jibbitz.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Edgy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfe-bambi-boot.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-dipper-boot.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Toe-Shaped Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-1.md)