# Aggressive Angular Sneaker Outsoles The 'Beton' Custom Shoe Sole Adds Visual Depth and Style By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-shoe-sole References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/04/24/sneaker-customization-pushed-to-the-absolute-max/) The 'Beton' custom shoe soles have been created by Ilyas Darakchiev as an aftermarket outsole for the [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zponge) TR7 sneakers that provide an angular styling for the otherwise simply footwear. The proof-of-concept has been crafted by the designer using modeling clay and shows strong promise as being a way to give the footwear a completely different persona, if desired. This opens up new potential for sneaker modifiers who are looking for a way to further enhance their footwear using [aftermarket solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-footwear-design) . The 'Beton' custom shoe soles also identify how footwear could perhaps be changed according to the seasons or weather conditions to limit the number of shoes that a consumer needs to own. This correlates with the recent advent of [all-weather sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk) as consumers seek to wear casual styles year-round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Angular Sneaker Outsoles:** The 'Beton' custom shoe sole showcases the potential for angular styling to add visual depth and style to traditional footwear. - **All-weather Sneakers:** The rise of all-weather sneakers presents an opportunity for footwear brands to meet consumer demand for versatile, year-round footwear options. - **Aftermarket Shoe Solutions:** The 'Beton' custom shoe soles highlight the opportunity for aftermarket solutions to elevate and customize existing footwear, catering to sneaker modifiers and customization enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the potential of angular outsoles, all-weather sneakers, and aftermarket solutions to drive innovation and meet evolving consumer demands. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can tap into the trend of aftermarket shoe solutions to offer customization options for sneakers, opening up new revenue streams and enhancing consumer engagement. - **Sports and Fitness:** In the sports and fitness industry, the adoption of all-weather sneakers and the exploration of angular outsole designs can provide athletes with performance-enhancing and visually appealing footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Sole Unit Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zponge.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md)