The Tribute shoe by Nendo is a one of a kind shoe in an industry full of one of a kind shoes. The shoes are a redesign of the best-selling classic design by the same company with some choice additions and changes.
Innovating shoes is something that is extremely difficult to do. Treading the line between form, function, style and flash is a hard line to tread but the Tribute shoe does that. The shoe is a revisit to the original Beetle shoe by the same company, but with some visual and functional tweaks.
The areas that would be typically be used for laces are instead used as a weaved pattern of elastic straps. The shoes are more water-resistant as well as being a fresh upgrade to the original design. Photo Credits: designboom, nendo.jp
Elastic Interwoven Shoes
The Tribute Shoe by Nendo Uses Bold New Weaving in Its Styling
Trend Themes
1. Elastic Interwoven Shoes - The use of elastic straps in place of traditional laces opens up opportunities for more water-resistant and comfortable shoe designs.
2. Function-driven Shoe Designs - Shoe designers are exploring new ways to incorporate improved functionality and durability into their designs.
3. Reimagined Classics - Designers are refreshing classic shoe designs with innovative tweaks and new materials to attract consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The Tribute shoe by Nendo demonstrates how innovative design concepts can push the limits of traditional shoe design and attract consumers.
2. Textiles - The use of elastic straps as a form of textile innovation can inspire designers to explore new ways of using materials to increase functionality and style in their products.
3. Outdoor Gear - The development of water-resistant designs and improved durability in shoes could have disruptive innovation implications for the outdoor gear industry.