# Ergonomic Open-Style Footwear The iGUANEYE 'Jungle' Barefoot Shoes Adjust to Your Foot By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barefoot-shoes References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/jungle-barefoot-shoes/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/iguaneye-jungle-barefoot-comfort-everywhere) The iGUANEYE 'Jungle' barefoot shoes are designed as an ergonomic footwear option that will enable you to maintain a minimal aesthetic. Designed for women and men, the shoes come in two interchangeable versions including the 'LIGHT' and the 'LUX,' which are made from EVA foam and cork, latex and leather, respectively. The former is inherently lightweight, while the latter is antibacterial and absorbent to prevent odors from developing during wear. The iGUANEYE 'Jungle' barefoot shoes come as the latest model from the footwear brand and allow you to customize the aesthetic by intermixing different sole colors and types. This makes them capable of being personalized to your tastes, which speaks to consumer preferences for customization as they seek out ways to stand out from the crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ergonomic Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced materials and designs that enhance comfort and support in footwear. - **Minimalist Shoes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create lightweight and sleek footwear options that prioritize simplicity and style. - **Customizable Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop manufacturing processes and technologies that enable consumers to personalize their shoes. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate ergonomic principles and materials into mainstream shoe manufacturing. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Embrace minimalist design aesthetics and collaborate with ergonomic footwear brands. - **Tech Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate smart technologies into customizable footwear to enhance functionality and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Dynamic Glowing Trail Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-esc.md) - [Anatomical Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birchbury-bramford.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Toe-Shaped Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-1.md) - [Minimalist Leather Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals.md) - [Comfort-Focused Lightweight Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-shoe.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Split-Toe Barefoot Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md)