Renowned footwear brand KangaROOS teamed up with Warsaw-based Worldbox on the development of a connected sneaker silhouette that celebrates the dynamic environment of the city and the connectivity that is established through a never-sleeping urban landscape. Essentially, the Coil R1 'City Lights' is said to be "a special tribute to [...] human construction."
The connected sneaker model boasts a mixed-material upper with black suede that communicates elegance and a mesh fabric for breathability. With reference to the fast-paced city environment, the shoe displays a series of colored lines that intersect. This alludes to metropolitan landscapes at night and their incessant motion. The Coil R1 City Lights also has a premium leather lining and a responsive DynaCoil sole. Finally, the KangaROOS x Worldbox silhouette is completed with hints of dark orange and vibrant branding on the side panels.
What's Driving This Trend
- Connected Footwear
- Developing more connected and integrated footwear could open opportunities for smart city applications and personalized experiences.
- Urban Aesthetics
- Embracing the dynamic design of cities and creating products that reference cityscapes could be a new trend in the fashion and footwear industries.
- Mixed-material Construction
- Combining traditional materials with advanced fabrics and technology could lead to innovative and functional footwear designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- The fashion industry could benefit from creating city-inspired designs and embracing technology-enabled products.
- Footwear
- The footwear industry could explore more connected and personalized products by integrating smart technology and advanced materials.
- Smart Cities
- The development of more connected footwear could have disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart cities industry, enabling better data collection and personalized experiences.
