ATO Cowhide Boot “Studs”

For next year, many inspirations out of Japan has already seem to incorporate various studded motifs. The now iconic ato Cowhide Boot made ultra-popular by the likes of Kanye West is seen here in an upcoming version as it combines Louboutin-esque studs over a solid black leather upper. Studs include both round versions on the front vamp as well as on the tongue while the two chunky Velcro straps are seen in more traditional square styles.

Ato Matsumoto SS09 Cow Hide Boot

Thrusted into the limelight thanks largely in part to an appearance on the feet of Kanye West, the Ato Matsumoto Cow Hide Boot has been long overdue for a colorway update. Looking at a March release date, the shoe now boasts a new black/green/purple colorway on the sneaker which has come to be marked by its chunky disposition, Velcro straps and loud tongue.