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Running-Inspired Chunky Sneakers

Bottega Veneta's Speedster Sneakers are Bulky in Structure

— February 19, 2019 — Fashion
Bottega Veneta introduces a new footwear model entitled 'Speedster' and the overall structure is inspired by a signature running shoe that sits atop a bulky sole foundation. The sneakers come in five colorway options -- three of which feature calf leather materials and two of which highlight a blend of calf leather and technical mesh fabrication. The model highlights leather edges that are hand-painted and features branding accents across the leather tongue tab.

The sneakers are notably lined with leather and each pair comes with two lacing sets that boast a wide flat design. Additional details include its outsole crafted from flexible rubber materials for comfort and traction. The colorways feature white with red soles, red with white soles, black with orange soles, white with orange and blue accents, and white with black, green, and yellow accents.
Trend Themes
1. Running-inspired Chunky Sneakers - Chunky sneakers with inspiration from running shoes pave the way for fashion and comfort.
2. Bulky Sole Foundations - Bulky sole foundations in footwear give rise to innovation opportunities for comfortable yet stylish footwear.
3. Hand-painted Leather Edges - Footwear featuring hand-painted leather edges add a personalized touch to shoes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel industry can adopt bulky soles and hand-painted leather edges to offer unique and comfortable footwear.
2. Sports and Fitness - Sports and fitness industry can introduce chunky sneakers with running inspiration for sports people.
3. Retail and E-commerce - Retail and e-commerce industry can include sneakers with bulky soles and custom leather edges to their collection.
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