# Mod Moccasin Kicks The Weaver Moccasin Waterbird Shoes are the Perfect Men's Footwear Choice By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-moccasin-waterbird References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/11/weaver-moccasin-waterbird-shoe/) & [clarks](http://www.clarks.com) [Men's shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-weatherized-collection) just keep getting more and more hyped! The Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes by Clark's are a bold statement for any man to don. With a stunning seam running down the middle of the [suede upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders) and some stellar [waterproof characteristics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp), the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes are perfect for the coming snowy weather. Available in two fresh colorways, they also feature a goat skin lining. So cool. **Implications** - Youth consumers are pervaded by the desire to delve into the fashion of previous times. This urge stems from a sense of nostalgia that is a powerful motivating force when it comes to consumer purchasing. Companies can leverage this opportunity by integrating nostalgia into their ad campaigns and more specifically drawing from previous decades to create vintage products with a contemporary twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Footwear:** Companies can leverage the desire for nostalgia by creating vintage products with a contemporary twist, like the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes by Clark's. - **Hype Men's Shoes:** The Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes are an example of the growing trend of hyped men's footwear. - **Weatherproof Shoes:** The waterproof characteristics of the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes cater to the need for practicality and functionality in footwear, a trend that is likely to continue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of creating vintage-inspired products with a contemporary twist, such as the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes. - **Footwear:** The growing trend of hyped men's footwear, exemplified by the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes, presents an opportunity for footwear companies to tap into this market. - **Outdoor Gear:** The trend of weatherproof shoes, demonstrated by the Weaver Moccasin Waterbird shoes, offers opportunities for the outdoor gear industry to appeal to consumers' need for practical, functional footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [60s-Style Mountaineer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-moc-917.md) - [Moccasin-Style Suede Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-1.md) - [Sleek Moccasin Sneaker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walla-eden-lo.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [High-Top Moccasin-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-easymoc-scout-boot.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md)