Designer Tom Sachs works in collaboration with Nike once again, specifically with the NikeCraft team to create the 'General Purpose Shoe.' As suggested by the namesake, the shoes are made to be simple lifestyle footwear made up of a blend of three materials across the upper.
It starts with mesh fabric as the base and most of the shoe before it is overlaid at the heels and mudguard section in soft buttery suede. This all sits on top of a synthetic forefoot overlay as the entire silhouette is done in an off-white color contrasted slightly by the clean white Swoosh on the quarter panels. Bright touches of royal blue shine through the tongue and heel tab with brown at the midsole and rounded out with a waffle outsole.
Technical Simplistic Lifestyle Shoe
Tom Sachs Joins NikeCraft to Create the General Purpose Shoe
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Lifestyle Footwear - Businesses can explore creating lifestyle shoes that provide a simple yet stylish look for everyday wear.
2. Blend of Materials - Opportunities exist for businesses to experiment with unique blends of materials, like mesh, suede, and synthetic overlays, to create innovative shoe designs.
3. Minimalistic Design - Brands can look into creating products with minimalistic designs that cater to consumers looking for understated yet elegant designs.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can tap into the trend of technical simplistic lifestyle shoes by creating innovative designs that cater to consumers looking for comfort, function, and style.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate this style into their clothing lines to complement their minimalist fashion aesthetic further.
3. Design - The design industry can explore creating products using a blend of unique materials that offer a simplistic design and innovate new designs for modern life.