# Rubber Speckled Sole Shoes Eytys' Angel Trainers Arrive in a Dark Colorway for FW18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-trainers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/eytys-angel-suede-speckled-brown-sole) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/1253217) Eytys introduces a new tonal iteration of the signature Angel trainers created in correlation to the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The latest footwear option is complete in a [black colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway) throughout the uppers made with a soft suede material. This sits on top of a thick midsole foundation that is decorated in a [speckled brown and white accent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1) made with rubber which also fuses a wave-like design. To combat the weather conditions are the [trek soles to prevent any slipping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas) by increasing the traction elements. The shoe's branding details are infused in the form of patchwork over the tongue and it is all tied together with a frontal lacing system. The new seasonal footwear option is now available for purchase online at MATCHESFASHION. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 9% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Colorway Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new tonal iterations of footwear options to attract customers looking for unique and stylish designs. - **Rubber Speckled Soles:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Experiment with rubber soles featuring speckled designs to add visual interest and enhance traction in footwear. - **Trek Soles for Traction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop footwear with trek soles to combat weather conditions and provide increased traction for improved safety and performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embrace new materials, colorways, and sole designs to create unique and appealing footwear options for consumers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with footwear brands to introduce innovative designs that combine style and functionality, meeting customer demands. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Capitalize on the growing online retail market by offering trendy footwear options with unique features and convenient purchasing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Winter Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas.md) - [Textural Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2.md) - [Minimal Earth Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelk1011.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-4.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Bold Patterned Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14.md)