Spiked Leather Loafers

The Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Flat is for the Classy Punk

The Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Flat is part of the brand's spring-summer 2013 collection. It is the latest iteration of the Roller-Boat Spike shoe. In place of velour, this loafer boasts a leather upper that yields a more casual look. Granted, the shoe is bound to spice up an outfit no matter what material it is made out of.

Available in both black and white, the Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Flat also boasts the label's signature red outsole. Covered in either all-black or all-white spikes, the loafer is made for the classy punk. A seasonal edition, the studded Christian Louboutin Roller-Boat Flat is available online for $1,175 USD. It will encourage men to embrace an edgier wardrobe for the summer season.

Spiked Loafers
There is a trend towards incorporating spikes and studs onto footwear, offering an edgier look for the fashion-forward consumer.
Casual Luxury
There is a trend towards incorporating high-end materials, such as leather, into casual footwear for an elevated yet comfortable look.
Summer Fashion
There is a trend towards incorporating bolder and more vibrant fashion choices for the summer season, catering to consumers looking to stand out with their style choices.

Where This Applies

Fashion
The fashion industry has an opportunity to create more spiked and studded footwear options to cater to the growing trend towards edgier fashion choices.
Footwear
The footwear industry has an opportunity to incorporate higher-end materials, such as leather, into more casual styles to cater to consumers looking for comfortable yet elevated options.
Online Retail
The e-commerce industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards bolder and more vibrant fashion choices for the summer season by offering a wider range of options for consumers to choose from.
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GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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Activity 32%
Freshness 8%