# Woolly Sweater Kicks Springcourt Designs Dover Street Market Shoes By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-street-market-shoes References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/07/19/springcourt-for-dover-street-market-sneakers/) & [doverstreetmarket](http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/dsmpaper/springcourt.html) Considering the on-and-off heatwaves making their way through Toronto, I'm beginning to reminisce the days I can put on a warm sweater. With a woolly sweater design, these [Dover Street Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muted-sambas) shoes designed by Springcourt are definitely bringing the heat. Matching perfectly with my [winter argyle sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection), these [wool-patterned Dover Street Market shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser) by Springcourt look like something I'd wear to the chalet while chilling by the fireplace. **Implications** - There is an undeniable market for cool sneaker designs, as sneakers are an easy opportunity to add style and flair to an otherwise simple outfit. Businesses that can create designs that play with patterns are more likely to appear as must-have, unique products in the eyes of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Patterned Sneaker Designs:** The trend towards patterned sneaker designs allows for unique product offerings, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses. - **Wool-based Fashion:** The use of wool in shoe design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry, as it offers a warm and stylish alternative to traditional materials. - **Chic Winter Wear:** The trend towards chic winter wear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the fashion industry looking to create stylish and practical garments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards patterned sneaker designs and wool-based fashion to create unique and stylish products for consumers. - **Footwear Industry:** The use of unexpected materials, such as wool, in footwear design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the footwear industry to create novel products. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can take advantage of the trend towards chic winter wear and offer practical and stylish garments to customers, particularly during the colder months. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Chic Wintry Athletic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintry-athletic-apparel.md) - [Tartan Patterned Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cozy Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-and-subu.md)