# Speckled Shoe Series Common Projects Spring/Summer 2018 Favors of Bright Color and Details By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-springsummer-2018 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/common-projects-spring-summer-2018-collection) & [commonprojects](http://www.commonprojects.com/) The new Common Projects Spring/Summer 2018 capsule sports bold colorways and speckled details. The popular shoe label gained recognition for its ability to craft classic footwear silhouettes with a luxurious and personal twist. A notable addition to the Common Projects Spring/Summer 2018 series is the brand's returning iconic Achilles shoe in both [bold purple and blue colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway). Additionally, the new series prepares for the upcoming warmer weather with light speckled details on the label's staple silhouettes. Another standout detail that is incorporated is the use of [textured wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers), coating the upper of the sneakers. Aside from sneakers, the Common Projects Spring/Summer 2018 collection is also comprised of crepe sole shoes and the brand's version of the classic [Chelsea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deserttoned-heritage-boots) boots. Image Credit: Common Projects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Bold Colorways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of bold, vibrant colors in traditional footwear to create unique and personalized designs. - **Speckled Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating speckled details into footwear designs to add texture and visual interest. - **Textured Wool:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize textured wool as a material in footwear construction to enhance comfort and style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine classic shoe silhouettes by incorporating bold colors and unique textural elements. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine unexpected materials and design features to create eye-catching and distinctive clothing and accessory collections. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new, trend-driven shoe designs to the market to attract fashion-conscious consumers and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots.md) - [Spring-Ready Tonal Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-og.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md)