# Luxe Kangaroo Leather Footwear Viberg Introduced New Natural Leather Chelsea Boots and Slippers By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viberg References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/viberg-kangaroo-leather-slippers-chelsea-boots/) & [3sixteen](https://www.3sixteen.com/collections/footwear) Canadian footwear label Viberg is often recognized for its high quality boot construction since the 30s. For the spring season of this year, the label debuts two brand new footwear silhouettes -- a pair of [Chelsea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot) boots and a pair of slippers. The slippers are constructed with natural Kangaroo leather that is meant to age and darken overtime, creating its individual color. The footwear has a midsole that is also crafted from leather in a stacked form, along with a outsole finish in a [Vibram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule) mini-ripple. The Chelsea boots are constructed in a [Horween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) waxed flesh material, as well as durable leather finished with water-resistant elements. The Viberg slippers and Chelsea boots will be available online at Viberg stocklists beginning March 30, and at the label's Los Angeles flagship location beginning March 31. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Natural Leather Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new methods for aging and darkening leather to create unique colors. - **Kangaroo Leather:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of alternative and sustainable materials in footwear production. - **Water-resistant Leather:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new techniques to enhance water resistance in leather products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials to create high-quality footwear. - **Leather Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new leather finishing techniques to create unique and durable products. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the online shopping experience for luxury footwear brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md) - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots.md) - [Sophisticated Italian-Made Boot Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander.md) - [Winter Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas.md) - [Shearling Vamp Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-boots.md) - [Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mave-chez.md)