# Wavy Collaborative Slip-On Footwear KITH Elevates the Crocs Echo Storm in New Launch By Amy Duong | Published 2023-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-storm References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/425056/Crocs-Latest-Slip-Ons-Might-Be-Its-Most-Street-Worthy-Yet/) & [kith](https://kith.com/blogs/news/kith-editorial-for-crocs-echo-storm?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) New York City-based streetwear retailer [KITH](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4k) presents its new collaboration with Crocs highlighting the [Echo Storm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-storm-1) silhouette. It is defined by the wavy elegant lines that are seen throughout the upper in place of where the usual perforated holes are found. The shoes are made from an entirely contoured silhouette using [Crocs'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-collaboration) 100% vegan and bio-based Croslite material resting on top of a plush neoprene base sock to provide comfort throughout the day. It is finished with a lightweight mesh vent to add a touch of breathability to the footwear. Additionally, the silhouette has a dramatic midsole that is built with medial vent holes to continue with the breathability notion with a front pull tab detailed with branding. Image Credit: Kith ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wavy Slip-on Footwear:** The use of wavy lines in the upper of the shoes adds an elegant and unique touch to the slip-on footwear trend. - **Collaborative Fashion:** The collaboration between KITH and Crocs showcases the ongoing trend of fashion brands joining forces to create unique and unexpected products. - **Vegan and Bio-based Materials:** The use of Crocs' vegan and bio-based Croslite material demonstrates the increasing trend of sustainable and animal-friendly materials in the footwear industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streetwear Retail:** KITH's collaboration with Crocs highlights the impact of streetwear retailers in bringing unconventional footwear designs to the market. - **Fashion and Footwear:** The wavy slip-on footwear trend showcased in the collaboration between KITH and Crocs presents new opportunities for innovation and design in the fashion and footwear industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of Crocs' vegan and bio-based Croslite material in the Echo Storm silhouette showcases the growing importance of sustainable materials in the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Slip-On Foam Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-echo-wave.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Sneaker Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-storm-1.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Dynamic Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-echo.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Woven-Detailed Minimal Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dylan-clog.md) - [Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection.md) - [Collaborative Otherworldly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salehe-bembury-x-crocs-pollex-juniper.md) - [Functional Outdoor Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salehe-bembury-and-crocs.md)