Renowned footwear brand KangaROOS teamed up with Warsaw-based Worldbox on the development of a connected sneaker silhouette that celebrates the dynamic environment of the city and the connectivity that is established through a never-sleeping urban landscape. Essentially, the Coil R1 'City Lights' is said to be "a special tribute to [...] human construction."
The connected sneaker model boasts a mixed-material upper with black suede that communicates elegance and a mesh fabric for breathability. With reference to the fast-paced city environment, the shoe displays a series of colored lines that intersect. This alludes to metropolitan landscapes at night and their incessant motion. The Coil R1 City Lights also has a premium leather lining and a responsive DynaCoil sole. Finally, the KangaROOS x Worldbox silhouette is completed with hints of dark orange and vibrant branding on the side panels.
Connected Sneaker Silhouettes
KangaROOS and Worldbox Celebrate the Dynamic Aesthetic of the City
Trend Themes
1. Connected Footwear - Developing more connected and integrated footwear could open opportunities for smart city applications and personalized experiences.
2. Urban Aesthetics - Embracing the dynamic design of cities and creating products that reference cityscapes could be a new trend in the fashion and footwear industries.
3. Mixed-material Construction - Combining traditional materials with advanced fabrics and technology could lead to innovative and functional footwear designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry could benefit from creating city-inspired designs and embracing technology-enabled products.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry could explore more connected and personalized products by integrating smart technology and advanced materials.
3. Smart Cities - The development of more connected footwear could have disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart cities industry, enabling better data collection and personalized experiences.