# Metallic Derby-Inspired Shoes The Acne 'Askin Metal Silver' Footwear is Reflective By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-askin References: [shop.acnestudios](http://shop.acnestudios.com/shop/men/shoes-1/askin-metalsilver.html) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/acne-askin-metal-silver-derby) The Acne 'Askin Metal Silver' derby shoes are made with a lavish scotch grain print. These dapper [metallic dress shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver) are ideal to add a little flash and sparkle to your outfit. The high class contemporary footwear is hand crafted making each pair unique and unlike any other out there. The stylish shoes are [vintage-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby) and made of the finest materials using custom craftsmanship. These Acne gems come with toe caps with double stitching, loose lining at the ankles, two-tone dark brown and cognac coloration and are made of 100% calf leather. The shoes are made in Italy and come in European fits that are true to size. The [Acne Askin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland) Metal Silver derby shoes are chic, sophisticated, and full of flash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metallic Footwear:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore innovative designs using metallic materials in footwear. - **Hand Crafted Shoes:** Potential for the luxury shoe industry to embrace custom craftsmanship and create unique, high-end products. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation potential in the fashion industry by combining vintage aesthetics with contemporary designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate metallic elements into their footwear collections. - **Luxury Shoes:** Potential for luxury shoe brands to differentiate themselves through handcrafted, one-of-a-kind products. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to offer a collection of vintage-inspired footwear to cater to customer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Silver-Accented Mesh Formal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-metallic-colorway.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Mesh Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-2.md) - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md)