# Vibrant Velour Brogues The Del Toro Cobalt Suede Oxford Shoe is an Eye-Catching Footwear Option By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-toro-cobalt-suede-oxford References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/10/del-toro-royal-blue-oxford/) & [shopdeltoro](http://shopdeltoro.com/men/oxford/men-s-cobalt-suede-oxford-with-yellow-sole.html) Spice things up this fall and winter season by slipping the Del Toro Royal Blue Oxford onto your feet in lieu of drab monochromatic boots. These stunning Italian steppers have a rich [royal blue suede upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) with matching colored laces. The bottom micro featherweight sole of the shoes are a bright sunshine yellow, sure to grab the attention of many onlookers and bring out the warmth on an overcast, gloomy day. Leather lines the inside of the shoes for a luxurious fit that will mould to your feet with every step. The Del Toro Cobalt Suede Oxford shoes are [made by hand in Italy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers) so they are sure to include a finesse that cannot be found anywhere else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Colored Suede Shoes:** Opportunity to design and manufacture vibrantly colored suede shoes for consumers seeking a unique and eye-catching footwear option. - **Handmade Shoes:** Opportunity to market Italian-crafted shoes to consumers looking for luxury and quality in their footwear. - **Bright Soles:** Opportunity to incorporate bold and bright-colored soles into shoe design, adding a pop of color and individuality to traditional footwear styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** With the rise of custom shoe options, there is opportunity for footwear manufacturers to expand their product lines to include vibrantly colored and interestingly designed shoes. - **Luxury Fashion:** High-end fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of handmade footwear by emphasizing the craftsmanship and exclusivity of their products. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can offer unique shoes with bright soles as a way to differentiate their product offerings and attract customers looking to stand out with their shoe choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-orbit.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3.md) - [Classic Sage-Colored Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-sage.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md)