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Interchangeable Footwear

Zipz Are Like A Thousand Shoes In One Single Pair

— March 25, 2009 — Fashion
Zipz are the world’s first interchangeable shoes. We all want a shoe that matches our daily outfit; you can never have enough footwear options. Finally, there is a shoe that can be altered in hundreds of ways to look different, depending how you wear them. All you have to do is zip the covers on and off, and you'll have a new pair of shoes as fast as you can put on a jacket. 

The Zipz System is one of the coolest innovations we’ve seen for shoes in a long time. Now it'll be like you own hundreds of pairs of shoes, but you'll only need minimal storage space. 

The Cover, Core and the Sole are all sold separately. With a zipper, the Cover can easily be removed or put back on The Core and Sole. They’re available in Toddler, Youth and Adult sizes. You can choose from different Zipz styles: Toggle, Classic Slip-on, T-strap Velcro, 2-strap Velcro and Hi-tops.

They currently come in stylish patterns and six solid colors (Black, Blue, Chocolate, Cranberry, Pink and White), but this year, Zipz will update their portfolio to offer new styles.

Zipalicious!
Trend Themes
1. Interchangeable Footwear - The trend of interchangeable footwear offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by providing consumers with a multitude of options and reducing the need for excessive storage space.
2. Zipper Technology - The advancement of zipper technology allows for easy removal and attachment of shoe covers, presenting an opportunity for disruption in the footwear industry by enabling customization and convenience for consumers.
3. Expanded Footwear Styles - The expansion of Zipz styles, such as Toggle, Classic Slip-on, T-strap Velcro, 2-strap Velcro, and Hi-tops, creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the shoe industry by catering to diverse consumer preferences and fashion trends.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of interchangeable footwear by embracing the concept and offering a wider range of customizable shoe options to consumers.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry can capitalize on the zipper technology trend by developing innovative shoe designs that incorporate easily detachable and interchangeable components, providing customers with enhanced convenience and style.
3. Retail - The retail industry can explore the disruptive potential of interchangeable footwear by incorporating Zipz products in their inventory, attracting customers seeking versatile and unique shoe options.
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