These Black Scale sneakers are covered in rough, scale-like material that make them look straight out of a science fiction movie. Would you let these shoes slither onto your feet?
The shoe comes as a collaboration between Black Scale and Gourmet and builds on the 35 silhouette. The design is interesting because it's dark enough that it carries a bit of understated strength, but its texture makes it stand out in a crowd. The upper section is dominated by dark leather slabs. The side of the slabs is a tan color, which simply by way of the leather cut end up accenting the shoe. The bottom section of the shoe is a simple white trim.
This sneaker is part of Black Scale's 2013 fall/winter collection.
What's Driving This Trend
- Scaled Sneakers
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in footwear design using scale-like materials.
- Collaborative Design
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by partnering with other brands for unique product offerings.
- Textured Aesthetics
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion by incorporating unique textures into designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Footwear
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by exploring new materials and textures.
- Fashion
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry through collaborations and unique design elements.
- Apparel Accessories
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry by incorporating textured aesthetics into products.
