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Paul Smith Jeans 'Ripley' Boat Shoes Arrive in Waves of Dark Colors

The Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are available in three strikingly rich hues: green, maroon and brown. They're deep and subtle yet rich in detail. The 'Ripley' is a new boat shoe design and when it's worn it says nothing more but class and fashion-forward pizazz.

The shoes are made from bendable top grade leathers that give off a touch of casual wear. Aside from the deep and inviting shades, the fold-over laced fringe is accentuated and is the heart of these kicks as it provides them with a desirable vintage look. On top of that, the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are accentuated with a cross-stitch knotted detail at the heel.

Rich Hued Footwear
Opportunity for footwear brands to create deep and subtle color options that offer a touch of casual wear.
Vintage-inspired Design
Potential for fashion brands to incorporate fold-over laced fringe and cross-stitch knotted details for a desirable vintage look.
Classy and Fashion-forward Shoes
Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe companies to design shoes that exude class and fashion-forward pizazz.

Industries Being Reshaped

Footwear
Footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of rich hued shoes and vintage-inspired design to attract fashion-conscious consumers.
Fashion
Fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate the class and fashion-forward elements of the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes into their designs.
Casual Wear
Casual wear industry can explore the use of bendable top grade leathers to create comfortable yet stylish footwear options.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 66%
Activity 80%
Freshness 8%

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