# Tonal Stitching Sock-Like Shoes John Geiger's 002 Shoe Receives a Black Out Iteration By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-out-iteration References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/john-geiger-002-black-out-release-date) & [johngeigerco](https://www.johngeigerco.com/) John Geiger unveiled his 002 footwear silhouette earlier this year in August and now the model receives a Black Out iteration. The original design boasted [monochromatic color schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway), followed by a captivating Volt option and now the latest Black Out version adorns the entire silhouette in black. The uppers retain the original soft construction, exuding a [sock-like finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe) resting on top of a durable outsole foundation. Notably, the lacing system boasts the same [tonal black finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway) with some contrasting accents in the form of the stitching detail -- it is complete in a vibrant color through a zig-zag pattern over the ankle collar and the middle of the black uppers. The Black Out iteration is set to drop online at John Geiger on November 22nd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | 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 - **Monochromatic Color Schemes:** Opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating one color throughout a product or design. - **Soft Construction:** Potential for creating comfortable and flexible products with a sock-like finish. - **Contrasting Accents:** Room for innovative stitching and detailing techniques to add pops of color or texture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating stylish and comfortable shoes with unique design elements. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with monochromatic color schemes and soft construction techniques in clothing and accessories. - **Retail:** Potential for retailers to showcase and sell products with monochromatic color schemes and contrasting accents through online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Durable Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Muted Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-grey-colorway.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md) - [Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1.md) - [Contrast Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-2-2.md) - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md)