Shoes

Despite only going on your feet, footwear has evolved tremendously over the years to provide consumers with not only function, but aesthetic appeal as well. Whether it’s on the runway or on store shelves, shoes have become more than just an ordinary wardrobe accessory. From high-tech footwear trends to DIY alternatives and futuristic designs, Trend Hunter’s shoes category is here to showcase how traditional fashion accessories are evolving.

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Recycled Waste-Made Sneakers

Effekt Footwear Launched the Alchemy:X Sneaker Made From 90% Waste

The Austrian-based start-up company, Effekt Footwear, launched the brand’s first sneaky called the Alchemy:X. This innovative project uses 90% ocean plastic and recycled fashion industry waste... MORE

Luxury Vegan Sneakers

Gucci's Rhyton Sneakers are Leather-Like and Animal-Free

Gucci’s new series of luxury vegan sneakers includes styles like Rhyton and New Ace that are leather-like and made with the same processes for tanning but completely animal-free. The sneakers... MORE

Artist-Designed Leather Sandals

Beek and Lillian Farag Debuted a Brightly Colored Handmade Sandal

Beek, a premium footwear brand that designs its products in Newport Beach, California, and produces them in Mexico, recently joined forces with artist Lillian Farag, who’s known for her use of... MORE

Toy Blaster Sneakers

Nerf x Reebok Collaborated on a Colorful, Playful Selection of Sneakers

Nerf x Reebok teamed up to create a retro basketball shoe collection with three silhouettes and four colorways that pay homage to the brand’s iconic blaster toys. Reebok’s Pump Omni Zone 2,... MORE

Charm Bracelet Sneakers

These Nike Air Force Shadow Sneakers are Dressed with Colorful Charms

These Nike Air Force Shadow sneakers set themselves apart with a colorful signature Swoosh that includes added details—tiny charms that spell out “NIKE,” plus an extra logo that looks... MORE

Carbon-Plated Marathon Footwear

The On Cloudboom Echo Shoes Were Developed with Feedback

The On Cloudboom Echo shoes are one of the latest footwear options from the Switzerland-based brand that is focused on providing impressive capabilities for marathon runners to appreciate. The shoes... MORE

Sneaker-Like Comfort Dress Shoes

John Candor Shoes are Designed for Everyday Wear and Comfort

The John Candor shoes are a multifunctional fashion footwear style designed to deliver exceptional versatility and comfort for modern wearers to appreciate. The shoes are characterized by their... MORE

Breathably Waterproof Trail Shoes

These Hiking Shoes Offer Rugged Comfort In the Great Outdoors

When you encounter a trail shoe that’s named after a volcanic mountain, you would be justified in assuming that this is a shoe that is capable of handling the most treacherous terrain and most... MORE

Accessible Sneaker

Brands are launching sneakers designed to accommodate people with disabilities

Trend - Mainstream brands are launching new footwear options designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities. These include sneakers with a hands-free design for those with limited dexterity as well as unique design details that focus on the senses of touch, sight, and sound for those who require sensory-focused accommodations.

Workshop Question - How can your brand be more inclusive in the products or services you offer?

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