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# Rebellious Booties
Mini Market Creates Dangerously Hot Black Zipper Wedge Ankle Boots

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-27 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipper-wedge-ankle-boots
References: [notcouture](http://www.notcouture.com/post/5381/) & [my-wardrobe](http://www.my-wardrobe.com/mini-market/black-zipper-wedge-ankle-boot-754632)

Check out these dangerously hot black zipper wedge ankle boots from Danish brand Mini Market. They are super [clunky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot) (which seems to be all the rage with celebs like Mary-Kate Olsen and Agnes Deyn) as well as sky-high.

The zipper wedge ankle boots do wonders for women with short legs, as the zipper creates an illusion of length, therefore lengthening the legs. The wedge style itself is a breath of fresh air from painfully unsturdy and flimsy [stiletto heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge).

Plus, they will make you look like the rebel chick you've always wanted to be. Rad.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Chunky Footwear:** Opportunity for innovative designs in chunky and clunky shoe styles.
- **Illusionary Zipper Designs:** The use of zippers to create visual length can be applied to various fashion items, creating new styles and silhouettes.
- **Rebellious Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the market for edgier, non-conventional fashion items that cater to consumers looking for a rebellious aesthetic.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique and daring designs for footwear, specifically targeting the chunky shoe trend.
- **Fashion Accessories:** The integration of illusionary zipper designs in fashion accessories like bags or clothing opens up possibilities for innovative and visually intriguing products.
- **Celebrity-focused Fashion:** Capitalizing on the desire to emulate celebrity style, there is an opportunity to create rebellious fashion items that appeal to the trendsetters and influencers.

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