# Laceless Leather Combat Boots These Vetements Boots Were Made in Collaboration with Dr. Martens By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetements-boots References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/1/vetements-dr-martens-leather-boot) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/catalog/product/view/id/530600/s/chaussures-mss17dm1-f-black/category/12934/) These Vetements boots have an edgy punk-inspired design, which isn't much of a surprise considering that the designer brand created them in collaboration with Dr. Martens. Unlike most of the footwear and accessory brand's [combat boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon), the collaborative version has no laces -- despite having 10 holes punctured for them. The components that would normally host the laces are instead fastened to the rest of the upper, giving the [Dr. Martens and Vetements boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens) a streamlined look that stands out for their unconventional minimalism. On the heels, the words "BORDER" and "LINE" are written in bold but small white lettering -- bringing some more diversity to the overall design of the boots. In traditional fashion, Dr. Marten's branding is featured on [yellow and black heel tabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica). Other than these accents, the boots are completely black, with the quality of the premium leather they're constructed with left to speak for itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Laceless Combat Boots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new methods of fastening and securing footwear to create laceless designs that combine functionality and style. - **Punk-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate edgy and unconventional elements into fashion collaborations to attract a niche audience seeking alternative styles. - **Unconventional Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace minimalist aesthetics in product designs to cater to consumers seeking sleek and streamlined looks with unique twists. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative fastening techniques and unique aesthetics into the footwear industry to cater to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between established fashion brands and niche designers to create unconventional and boundary-pushing fashion collaborations. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to redefine classic fashion accessories, such as boots, by incorporating innovative and minimalist designs that defy traditional norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Lace-Free Boot Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md)