# Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs Doublet Collaborates with SUICOKE and Vibram on the FUTON-LO By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-shoe-design References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/8/doublet-suicoke-vibram-furoshiki-futon-lo-bat-release-information) & [suicoke](https://suicoke.ca/) Described as "never one to shy away from the experimental and absurd," doublet recently introduced a heat-during avant-garde shoe design that the label designed in collaboration with two accomplices, [SUICOKE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe) and [Vibram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki). The distinctive and unconventional footwear creation that resulted from this three-way partnership has been dubbed 'The Bat.' The avant-garde shoe design takes on SUICOKE's FUTON-LO style and is designed for the Fall/Winter 2023 reason. The model reflects the daringly bold and conceptual approach that doublet is well-known for and takes advantage of "Vibram’s [Furoshiki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks) techniques." The integration of faux-fur lining and bat-eared toe design elements creates a visually striking aesthetic that moves consumers to do a double take. The retail price of $430 USD reflects the shoe's limited edition nature and the craftsmanship involved in its creation.. Image Credit: SUICOKE, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/8/doublet-suicoke-vibram-furoshiki-futon-lo-bat-release-information), [suicoke](https://suicoke.ca/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experimental Footwear Design:** The collaboration between doublet, SUICOKE, and Vibram resulted in an avant-garde shoe design that pushes boundaries and explores new concepts. - **Unique Aesthetic Appeal:** The integration of faux-fur lining and bat-eared toe design elements creates a visually striking aesthetic that catches consumers' attention. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** With a retail price of $430 USD, the shoe's limited edition nature and craftsmanship offer a collectible opportunity for fashion enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The experimental and unique shoe design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands looking to push boundaries and create visually striking products. - **Footwear:** The collaboration between doublet, SUICOKE, and Vibram showcases an avant-garde footwear design that can inspire disruptive innovation within the footwear industry. - **Luxury Retail:** The limited edition nature and high retail price of the shoe design offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury retailers seeking to create exclusive collectible products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Puffy Technical Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-furoshiki.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Varsity-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avirex-x-subu.md) - [Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md)