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Sophisticated No-Stitch Sneakers

The Cole Haan ZeroGrand is Stylishly Limber

— July 15, 2014 — Fashion
The Cole Haan ZeroGrand makes its debut in the brand's Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

The exclusive shoe is one of several no-stitch offerings in the currently collection; however, the ZeroGrand is considered its lightest, most flexible design to date, thanks to features such as a brogue-pattered upper and EVA outsole.

However, don't expect the brand to forfeit style for the sake of comfort. The Cole Haan man is one who expects the best, in terms of style and functionality, and the ZeroGrand shoe does not disappoint in either category. The shoes come in four different, fashion-forward colorways: black, army green, blazer blue and flint grey. All of the hues look amazing, I imagine it will be hard to pick just one!
Trend Themes
1. No-stitch Sneakers - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional sneaker manufacturing process by creating lightweight, flexible shoes without the need for stitching.
2. Brogue-pattered Upper - Innovative use of traditional brogue design on the upper of sneakers, offering a unique style element to disrupt the sneaker market.
3. Fashion-forward Colorways - Demand for trendy and stylish color options in sneakers, providing an opportunity to create unique and eye-catching designs.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Innovative shoe designs and manufacturing techniques can disrupt the traditional footwear industry by providing more comfortable and fashionable options.
2. Fashion - The intersection of style and functionality in footwear presents an opportunity to create disruptive fashion trends and products.
3. Athletic Apparel - No-stitch sneakers with flexible and lightweight features can disrupt the athletic apparel industry by offering enhanced performance and comfort.
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