# Rapper-Designed Boots Kanye West's Yeezy 950 Boot is Rugged, Simple and Stylish By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeezy-950 References: [theboombox](http://theboombox.com/adidas-yeezy-950-boot-preview/) & [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/09/adidas-yeezy-950-boots-detailed-look) The Yeezy 950 Boot is Kanye West's latest gift to the fashion world. Kanye West's fashion brand has come to have a large and dedicated following, and his shoe collaborations are especially successful. The Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost reportedly sold out 12 minutes after its online release. The resale value of a pair of Nike Yeezy 2 Red is $3,350. The latest creation in the line of Yeezy shoes is the Yeezy 950 Boot, which is a functional-looking yet stylish piece of footwear. Components of the Yeezy 950 include a canvas and nubuck upper and a thick, protective rubber outsole. The only colorway released so far is an all-black version, which makes the Yeezy 950 very wearable and emphasizes the interesting oversized elements of the shoe: the chunky rubber detailing and wedge-like sole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity-designed Footwear:** Opportunity for other celebrities or influencers to design their own lines of footwear and partner with established brands to gain a larger audience. - **Stylish, Functional Footwear:** Creating footwear that balances style and function, such as rugged boots that can be worn in both urban and outdoor environments. - **High-demand Sneakers:** Continued interest in limited edition or designer sneakers, allowing for more collaborations between fashion brands and popular figures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Celebrity Collaborations:** Opportunities for fashion brands to partner with celebrities to create unique collections of footwear or other clothing items. - **Outdoor and Urban Footwear:** Brands can focus on creating stylish yet durable footwear for both outdoor and urban environments, appealing to a wider range of customers. - **Sneaker Resale Market:** Opportunities for retailers to capitalize on the high demand and resale value of limited edition or designer sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md) - [Neutral Tonal Technical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-colorway.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Monochrome Chunky Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01.md) - [Highly Affordable Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeezy-supply-1.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md)