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Comfort-Focused Dress Shoes

The Sneakers in This Collection as Disguised as Dress Shoes

— October 17, 2016 — Fashion
Those who don't want to sacrifice their comfort while wearing dress shoes to work will find use for these 'NobleSole' sneakers.

Each of the shoes in this collection are "artisanally crafted by a family owned factory in Portugal." The shoes are ideal for men who work in almost any business capacity, particularly those who work in environments that are not too conservative. The NobleSole collection features a variety of shoe colors that are made from leather, are as comfortable as sneakers but look like dress shoes.

For those who wear sneakers on their commute to work only to switch out into less comfortable but more work-appropriate dress shoes, this collection would make for an ideal purchase that functions as the perfect balance between style and comfort.
Trend Themes
1. Comfortable Dress Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lines of dress shoes focused on comfort similar to the NobleSole sneaker-dress shoe hybrid.
2. Disguised Sneakers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more sneaker designs that can pass off as dress shoes in the workplace.
3. Artisanal Craftsmanship - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer high-quality, artisanally crafted dress shoes at an affordable price point to compete with luxury brands.
Industry Implications
1. Shoe Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced technology and materials into the manufacturing processes to improve comfort and affordability of dress shoes.
2. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer affordable but stylish sneaker-dress shoe hybrids in retail stores for men who prioritize comfort without sacrificing style.
3. Business Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with shoe manufacturers to incorporate more comfortable dress shoe designs into mainstream business apparel brands.
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