# Eccentric Luxe Footwear Designs Gucci's Agrado Deck Shoes are Ready for the Pre-Fall 2019 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-20 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agrado References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/gucci-agrado-striped-leather-deck-shoes-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/products/Gucci-Agrado-Web-striped-leather-deck-shoes-1284983) [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker) takes hiking elements into consideration with its latest [traditional loafer design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uneek-loafer-wk) in the form of the 'Agrado' deck shoes arriving for the Pre-Fall 2019 season. The footwear model sits on top of a chunky sole unit with an upper constructed from premium leather accented with pleated accents. It is held together with [laces found on hiking boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba) as a rugged touch. The tongue is adorned in a muted slate gray before it is stamped with a Gucci emblem for branding accents. The sides are complete with a grosgrain detail in red and blue stripes to bring additional contrast and brightness to the silhouette. The laces are also detailed with metal D-rings, decorated in hues of blue, cream, and red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hiking-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity to create innovative designs that combine elements of hiking boots with traditional shoe styles. - **Rugged Elegance:** Potential to develop luxurious yet rugged footwear options that incorporate pleated accents and grosgrain details. - **Chunky Sole Units:** Disruptive opportunity to create fashion-forward shoes by incorporating chunky sole units into traditional shoe designs. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore the trend of combining hiking elements with upscale designs to create unique footwear options. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with incorporating distinctive features like pleated accents and metal D-rings into their designs. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can leverage the popularity of rugged yet elegant footwear by offering a diverse range of options to cater to consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Durable Hyper-Lightweight Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deckers-x-lab-enduro.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Technical Premium Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba.md)