# Sneaker-Soled Oxfords The Cole Haan Wingtip Lunargraad are the Most Comfy Dress Shoes By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-haan-wingtip-lunargraad References: [inqmind.co](http://www.inqmind.co/2012/02/cole-haan-wingtip-lunargraad/) & [sneakerfreaker](http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/Lunargrand-Wingtip-By-Cole-Haan-Nike-Lunar/) The [Cole Haan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers) Wingtip Lunargraad will be regarded as one of the most [comfortable dress shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear) on the market. It combines [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-released-air-max-dns) lunar sole technology with the classic oxford design. This unique tweak completely justifies Nike's acquisition of Cole Haan nearly 25 years ago. It brings a singular shoe to the industry that focuses on both function and form on a very high level. Designer hybrids might not be all that shocking anymore, but the Cole Haan Wingtip Lunargraad is, to a certain extent. Yes, [sneaker-oxford](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-slvr-brogue-buckle) combos have been done before, especially since the sports look is currently conquering couture labels. But Cole Haan has managed to executed a design that does not take away from the enhanced ergonomic addition or the style of the oxford shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sneaker-dress Shoe Hybrids:** Hybrid designs that combine comfort and style in both sneaker and dress shoe markets create room for new players to disrupt traditional dress shoe market. - **Ergonomic Sole Technology:** Development of sole technology that focuses on ergonomics and comfort in dress shoes could be a disruptive innovation for traditional and luxury dress shoe brands. - **Integration of Athletic Wear and Fashion:** Increased integration of athletic wear technology with high-end fashion items could open up new opportunities for brands that excel in both areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore an opportunity to produce hybrid designs that combine the comfort of sneakers with the style of dress shoes. - **Technology:** New technologies that offer ergonomic sole design opportunities might be disruptive for traditional dress shoe manufacturers. - **Fashion:** Increasing integration of athletic wear technology into high-end fashion items could open up opportunities for brands involved in both markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Focused Urban Shoe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-haan-comfortable.md) - [Ultra-Slick Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers.md) - [Modern Sophisticated Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-oxford-collection.md) - [effortless footwear campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-every-moment.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md)