# Collapsible Croc Shoes The Carin Wester AW10 Wedge is Perfect for Traveling By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carin-wester-aw10-wedge References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/04/shoe-scrunch.html) & [carinwester](http://www.carinwester.com/) The Carin Wester [AW10](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun) wedge finally offers the sweet opportunity to have easily-packed, fashionable shoes. This croc-patterned beauty is [collapsible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker), as the image above attests to, which means great things for quick getaways or longer travel plans. Available at [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurewise), the Carin Wester AW10 wedge is also perfect for traveling because of its neutral tone. Since you're able to mix and match it with almost anything, there's no reason to pack any more footwear--unless, of course, you're a shoeaholic like myself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collapsible Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop collapsible shoe designs for easy packing and travel convenience. - **Fashionable Travel Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and versatile shoes specifically designed for travelers. - **Neutral-tone Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a range of shoes in neutral tones that can be easily mixed and matched with different outfits. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and technologies to create collapsible, fashionable shoes for the market. - **Travel Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop travel-focused shoe offerings that cater to the needs of frequent travelers. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of versatile shoes in neutral tones to meet the demands of fashion-conscious travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Spacious Crossbody Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Perforated Hiking Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-trail.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Stylish Platform Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog.md) - [Urban Exploration Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-x-crocs.md)