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Metallic High-Top Shoes

These Futuristic Luxury Shoes are Highly Reflective

— September 7, 2016 — Fashion
These metallic high-tops were designed for people who are brave enough to wear shoes that reflect objects around them.

The shoes were designed by Maison Margiela and are titled the 'Future Ankle Strap,' largely because of their futuristic design. While the lower part of the shoe lacks any texture, the strap has a honeycomb pattern -- but both parts of the shoes are metallic. The futuristic shoes come in both a metallic gray as well as a bronze color and while they look like upscale sneakers, their price of $1,180 may still come as a shock to some.

These metallic high-tops are perfect for people who are willing to pay extra for shoes that truly stand out in a crowd.
Trend Themes
1. Reflective Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore materials and designs that create footwear with reflective properties, enhancing visibility and style.
2. Futuristic Shoe Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of shoe design by incorporating futuristic elements and innovative patterns.
3. Luxury Sneakers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the comfort of sneakers with luxurious materials and finishes to create upscale footwear options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce metallic and reflective elements into fashion accessories to captivate consumers seeking unique and attention-catching designs.
2. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials and finishes to create visually striking and high-end footwear that appeals to fashion-forward consumers.
3. Luxury Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate futuristic elements and cutting-edge design techniques to elevate the luxury goods market and cater to consumers seeking exclusive and standout products.
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