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Lizard Shoes

Mauri Hornback and Tejus Lizard Shoes

— December 26, 2007 — Fashion
Guys, swallow your machoness and look at these shoes. The shoes were made in Italy and designed by Mauri (his signature marque is the alligator head). Hornback and Tejus Lizard styling with rubber soles and a matching belt. One color - brown. $650 a pair, but you'll know they are worth it when SHE compliments your shoes.

"Alligator heads, which symbolize Mauri, are placed on the lace and vamp, thereby giving it a stylish appearance. It is available in various sizes but in only 1 colour - brown. So, men who want to look well-dressed and graceful, run to the stores for this chic Mauri footwear today!"

Implications - The menswear industry has received a drastic makeover in the last few years, with men becoming more and more unabashed about their fashion preferences. Ultimately, this signifies a shift in gender roles that companies would be wise to attend to.
Trend Themes
1. Shift in Gender Roles - The unabashed fashion preferences of men signify a shift in gender roles, creating opportunities for companies to cater to a new market.
2. Men's Luxury Footwear - The demand for high-end men's footwear, like Mauri's lizard shoes, presents opportunities for companies to tap into the luxury footwear market for men.
3. Customized Shoe Design - The inclusion of alligator heads and unique design elements in footwear, as seen in Mauri's shoes, opens up opportunities for companies to explore customized and stylish shoe designs.
Industry Implications
1. Menswear Fashion - The shift in gender roles and men's increasing fashion preferences create opportunities for companies in the menswear fashion industry to innovate and provide new stylish options for men.
2. Luxury Footwear - The demand for high-end men's footwear, showcased by Mauri's lizard shoes, highlights opportunities for companies operating in the luxury footwear industry to cater to the preferences of fashion-conscious men.
3. Customized Shoe Manufacturing - The unique design elements and customization options in footwear, exemplified by Mauri's shoes, create opportunities for companies in the customized shoe manufacturing industry to offer personalized and stylish footwear.
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