# Utilitarian Nubuck Luxe Boots Maison Margiela's New Union Booys Boast a Dramatic Sole Unit By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-boot References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/maison-margiela-union-boot-release-info) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/products/Maison-Margiela-Union-foam-insert-nubuck-leather-boots-1276668) Luxury fashion house [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot) introduces its latest footwear silhouette entitled the Union Boot and it features elements that nod to [utilitarian design aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot). The model incorporates foam inserts to deliver comfortable elements and the uppers are constructed from leather and nubuck. The lacing system features two different hues and blends together perfectly as a wheat six-inch boot design. Additional elements are the [large sole unit with cleated accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot) along with a clear bumper made from rubber materials. A contemporary touch features exposed foam panels with metal eyelets shapes like hexagons. Details including the padded tongue, the pull tab at the back, and a padded black collar made from leather round out the entire silhouette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Utilitarian Design Aesthetics in Fashion:** Opportunities for luxury fashion brands to incorporate comfort elements and practical features in their designs to appeal to a wider audience. - **Cleated Sole Units in Footwear:** Opportunities for footwear brands to experiment with unique sole units for both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Exposed Foam Panels in Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate textured and unexpected materials in their designs for a modern and edgy look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can incorporate utilitarian design aesthetics to create fashion that is both practical and stylish. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can experiment with different sole unit designs to stand out and appeal to consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Innovation in textile manufacturing can allow for the creation of unique fabrics and materials for fashion brands to use in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Urban Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boot.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md)