# Vibrant Nautical Kicks Deux Palmes Brings a Designer's Twist to Classic Spring Deck Shoes By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-palmes References: [deuxpalmes.bigcartel](http://deuxpalmes.bigcartel.com/) & [ge.tt](http://ge.tt/#5m6hdEk) Let's face it, [boat shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew) aren't the most exciting footwear out there -- until [Deux Palmes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) came into play, that is. Swedish company Deux Palmes has given [traditional deck shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe) new life by injecting some much-needed color and style to old classics. Think of it as sailor kicks with a designer's touch and a dash of spring. The footwear is all sewn in full-grain leather with galvanized rubber soles for durability. Whether it's worn on the boat or a night out, the Deux Palmes 2011 collection will look good as you style and profile in vibrant shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Colorful Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create vibrant and stylish shoes in traditional footwear categories. - **Reinventing Classics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Inject new life and modern aesthetics into traditional products. - **Designer Touch:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine high-end design elements with functional items to create unique products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the traditional footwear industry with bold and stylish designs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new approaches to reinventing classic fashion items with modern twists. - **Leather Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with creative ways to incorporate leather materials into innovative product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Clog-Like Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-islander-pitcrew.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Collaborative American-France Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-jacquemus-la-bateau.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md)