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Laced Midsole Dress Shoes

Balenciaga's Laced Sole Leather Derby Shoes Spotlight the Foundation

— March 6, 2019 — Luxury
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga introduces the new Laced Sole Leather Derby Shoes for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. The unexpected design element is spotlighted at the midsole area, where there is the incorporation of laces -- this concept was led by Demna Gvasalia. The classic leather silhouette feature hiking laces through the foundational component that slightly recalls a chain-wrapped aesthetic.

The dress shoes are available in two colorway options of either black or green, with the contrasting laced sole in blue or orange. The uppers are constructed from premium leather materials with the lace around the rounded roe and enclosure area for adjustability. The chunky midsoles are complete in black and the multicolored whipstitch delivers contrasting elements. The Laced Sole Leather Derby Shoes are now available for purchase online at MatchesFashion and Browns.
Trend Themes
1. Laced Midsole Design - The incorporation of laces at the midsole area of dress shoes creates a unique and eye-catching design.
2. Chain-wrapped Aesthetic - The use of hiking laces through the foundational component of the shoe gives it a modern, chain-wrapped aesthetic.
3. Contrasting Laced Sole - The contrasting laced sole in blue or orange adds a pop of color and visual interest to the overall shoe design.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can explore incorporating unique and unexpected design elements, such as laced midsoles, to create standout footwear.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear manufacturers can consider incorporating hiking laces and chain-wrapped aesthetics into their designs to offer customers modern and innovative options.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms that specialize in luxury fashion can feature and sell unique shoe designs with laced midsoles and chain-wrapped aesthetics.
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