# Wooden Block Heels The Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection Looks Impossible to Walk In By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benoit-meleard-ss11 References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/10/shoe-showmeister-returns.html) & [totemfashion](http://www.totemfashion.com/en/clients/accessories/benoit-meleard/ss11.html) I hate to state the obvious, but the [Benoit Meleard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9-ikeda) SS11 collection seems made for the likes of Lady Gaga. Although most of the collection appears safe to wear, there are a couple of designs that look [impossible to walk in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops). Inspired by American shoe designer Beth Levine, 'The First Lady of American Shoe Design,' the Benoit Meleard SS11 collection is entitled 'Manifest.' Using a lot of jersey material and [eccentric elastic band placements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule), this is definitely a line that will capture the eyes of those looking to experiment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Chunky Heels:** The trend for chunky heels is set to disrupt the footwear industry by offering consumers comfortable yet stylish options. - **Elasticized Designs:** The rise of elastic band placements in designs is disrupting traditional footwear manufacturing and allowing for more experimental designs. - **Influencer-inspired Fashion:** Fashion inspired by high-profile celebrities like Lady Gaga is disrupting traditional fashion trends and encouraging experimentation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by experimenting with new materials and designs, like the use of jersey material in the Benoit Meleard SS11 Collection. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry is ripe for disruption by incorporating more elastic band placements and comfortable chunky heels in designs. - **Influencer Marketing:** Influencer-inspired fashion is disrupting the traditional marketing strategies of the industry and increasing the demand for experimental designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)