# Re-Interpreted Smooth Leather Shoes UNITED ARROWS & SONS and Dr. Martens Drop the new 1461 Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-shoe References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dr-martens-united-arrows-and-sons-1461-release-date-price-info/) & [drmartens](https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/p/23914001) Footwear label Dr. Martens works in collaboration with [UNITED ARROWS & SONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-arrows-1) to reimagine its signature 1461 shoe. The footwear silhouette is highlighted by its flexible elements throughout its side gussets that stay in alignment with the label's iconic Louis gusset slip-on style. It also blends in a textured Aunt Sally leather quarters with a smooth vamp leather finish. The model is all-black and comes in a bespoke shoe box. There is the signature bright yellow stitching that runs across the shoe's base and a sock lining that boasts co-branding details. Additionally, there is [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryant-park-double-monk) welt and tonal black and yellow lacing systems available. The new iteration of the 1461 shoe is now available to shop online at Dr. Martens for the price of $130 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reimagined Footwear Silhouettes:** Opportunity to collaborate with fashion labels to create unique reinterpretations of classic shoe styles. - **Flexible and Aligning Elements:** Potential to develop new shoe technologies that offer enhanced flexibility and improved alignment for added comfort. - **Co-branded Collaboration Products:** Possibility of partnering with different brands to create co-branded products that combine the strengths of each brand. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Footwear:** Opportunity for fashion footwear brands to collaborate with other labels and introduce innovative designs to the market. - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Potential for shoe manufacturers to invest in research and development to create new technologies that improve flexibility and alignment of footwear. - **Branding and Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to explore partnerships and collaborations with other brands, leveraging each other's strengths to create unique co-branded products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Reworked Rugged Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon.md) - [Collaborative Stealthy Fall Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanamica-and-dr-martens.md) - [Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-black.md) - [Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/14xx.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md)