# Puffy Technical Winter Boots Suicoke Continues to Grow its Vibram Furoshiki Project By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki References: [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/designers/suicoke) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/suicoke-fw24/)  [Suicoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-loafers) continues to grow its long-term partnership with Italian footwear specialist Vibram on the [Vibram Furoshiki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4) project. The two extend their relation for bold winter footwear ahead of the colder seasons highlighted by all-terrain compound traction lugs at the base of the boots. The brands use the Vibram Furoshiki at the bottom and notably, this is the only shoe on the market with a sole that continues to wrap around the entire foot. The [puffy boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker) are comprised of strips of padded fabric that layer and wrap together secured by a velcro strap. This is inspired by the tradition of Japanese wrapping which allows it to have a laceless construction that caters towards comfort and warmth. Image Credit: Suicoke ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 28% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **All-terrain Winter Boots:** The expansion of Vibram's all-terrain traction lugs for winter footwear emphasizes durability and adaptability in extreme weather conditions. - **Laceless Construction:** The adoption of laceless, velcro-secured construction in winter boots offers enhanced ease of use and ergonomic comfort. - **Japanese Wrapping Fabric Technology:** Using Japanese wrapping techniques to create warm, padded winter boots showcases a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Innovative designs like the Vibram Furoshiki's wrap-around sole highlight a trend towards multifunctional and adaptable footwear solutions. - **Textile Industry:** The use of padded fabric strips and Japanese wrapping traditions ushers in new materials and methods for developing insulated and comfortable apparel. - **Winter Sports Equipment:** Enhanced traction and all-terrain capabilities in winter boots align with growing demands for high-performance gear in rugged winter sports environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffer-Like Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-loafers.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Utility Footwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw26.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cozy Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-and-subu.md) - [Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1.md) - [Luxury Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-fw26.md)