# Kangaroo Leather Work Boots visvim's 'VIRGIL BOOTS-FOLK' Received a Fresh Update for the Season By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-12-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgil-bootsfolk References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/12/visvim-virgil-boots-folk-kangaroo-leather) & [shop.visvim](https://shop.visvim.tv/hk/en/f2/index.php?reg=ob3Xbr8t3I7IIi%2FN%2FBhLvA%3D%3D%40bxiudgSK8vny5ue1X%2FXKOA%3D%3D) Japanese menswear brand visvim recently unveiled two new iterations of its 'VIRGIL BOOTS-FOLK' model, which boasts a rugged look that's versatile enough to be worn around the city streets, or deep into the wilderness. The boots are characterized by their vegetable-tanned kangaroo leather uppers, which come in either a dark brown variation, or a lighter caramel-hued one. The uppers are complemented with laces that match the tones of the uppers, which are secured in place with gold rings that contribute a luxurious touch. The VIRGIL BOOTS-FOLK models are finished off with cream-hued cushioned soles, which protrude from the uppers slightly to expose the statement stitching that connects them to the rest of the material that's used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Vegetable-tanned Leather Footwear:** There is a growing demand for vegetable-tanned leather footwear due to consumer awareness of environmental issues and higher quality standards. - **Luxury Work Boots:** There is a market for upscale, stylish and durable work boots that can perform in extreme environments while providing comfort. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Innovative companies are incorporating sustainable materials and environmentally-friendly practices into their fashion products to meet consumer demand for eco-consciousness. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of using vegetable-tanned leather for durability, style, and eco-friendliness. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can innovate with sustainable materials and processes in order to meet consumers' increasing demand for more environmentally-friendly products. - **Workwear:** Workwear companies have an opportunity to create upscale work boots with a premium look and feel, while providing the necessary safety features for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Refined Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boots-gtx.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Ultra-Durable Urban Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skywalk-vtx-boots.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Shearling Vamp Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-boots.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Cowboy-Style Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-and-cat-footwear.md)