# Japanese Floral Boots Y-3 Warrior High 'Kimono' Draws Inspiration from Traditional Garments By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y-3-warrior-high-kimono References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/12/29/y-3-warrior-high-kimono/) & [y-3store](http://www.y-3store.com/item/store/Y-3/tskay/D8050A6E/rr/1/cod10/44318224QV/gender/man/agerange/Adult/areaid//sts/) Yohji Yamamoto and [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot) are at it once again with the Y-3 Warrior High 'Kimono,' which revamps the classic boot with a look that draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese garment. The Y-3 Warrior High Kimono boots are a military-style shoe that blends modern and traditional looks wonderfully. The upper is constructed neoprene material which is then outlined by [Nappa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-product-line) leather. Of course, the main attraction for the boots are the beautiful floral patterns that are actually taken from antique kimono prints. Adidas has also utilized its [adiPRENE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway) and adiPRENE+ for cushioning and comfort for the wearer. Another nice detail is the shank on the sole which is shaped in a 'Y' as a nod to the brand's name and it also brings stability to the wearer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Japanese-inspired Fashion:** Japanese-inspired designs are becoming increasingly popular in the world of fashion, creating opportunities for designers to incorporate traditional motifs into modern product designs. - **Neoprene-centered Materials:** With the Y-3 Warrior High 'Kimono' utilizing neoprene material as a base, there is an opportunity for materials designers to create high-performance products with this material at the forefront. - **High-end Military-inspired Footwear:** Luxury brands are taking inspiration from military and workwear designs, elevating them to high-fashion status and creating a market for high-quality and stylish workwear-inspired footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The world of high-end fashion can capitalize on the trend of Japanese-inspired designs to create unique and culturally-inspired product lines. - **Materials Science:** Neoprene-centered materials offer high-performance and versatile material options, opening up opportunities for producers to design products that take advantage of these qualities. - **Luxury Footwear:** The trend of elevating military and workwear designs to luxury status can inspire high-end footwear products that offer both style and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Japanese Upcycling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-mountain-reload-sneakers.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Floral-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sneaker.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Artistic Floral Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake.md) - [Flame-Themed Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flames-collection.md)