# High Class Army Boots The Wing Tip Dr. Martens Let You Look the Part But Still Be Punk By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-tip-dr-martens References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/uniform-experiment-dr-martens-wing-tip-boots/) When I first read about these boots, I actually yelled out loud, "Oh my god, Wing Tip Dr. Martens!" several times. So, yes, I am excited about these--that is for sure. Dr. Martens teamed with [Japanese brand Uniform Experiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon) to unleash these bad boys. The Wing Tip Dr. Martens come in two rad colorways, and are available only in the [7-hole style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7) for the time being. You will be sure to show up any of the skeezy punk kids who hang around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Collaborative Fashion Partnerships:** The collaboration between Dr. Martens and Uniform Experiment highlights the trend of fashion brands teaming up to create unique products with a loyal following. - **Revival of Retro Styles:** The Wing Tip design of the Dr. Martens boots taps into the trend of bringing back vintage and classic fashion elements, appealing to consumers nostalgic for past eras. - **Alternative Subculture Influences:** The punk-inspired design and rebellious aesthetic of the Wing Tip Dr. Martens targets the growing trend of consumers seeking alternative fashion choices that defy mainstream norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The Wing Tip Dr. Martens boots cater to the fashion industry, presenting opportunities for designers to collaborate and create unique, retro-inspired footwear. - **Footwear:** The collaboration between Dr. Martens and Uniform Experiment presents opportunities for the footwear industry to tap into alternative subcultures and revive retro styles to attract a niche consumer base. - **Youth Culture and Subcultures:** The Wing Tip Dr. Martens boots, with their punk-inspired design, cater to youth culture and subcultures, allowing marketers to target an audience seeking alternative fashion choices and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Luxe Burgundy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascal-love-letter-boot.md) - [Premium Elegant Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-mie-pascal-love-letter.md) - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-wing-cap-chelsea-boot.md)