Snowboarding label Northwave introduces its archival Espresso Shoe for the season. It is a chunky silhouette that stemmed from the 90s as it is inspired by snowboarding boots. The Espresso range is made up of four iterations of the model -- there is the Chilli Suede, the Low Lock Lace, the Sorle Boot, and the Chilli Leather.
The Sorle boot is the most standout model in comparison to the rest as it differs the most. It boasts a high cut silhouette similar to a standard boot with a more angular design. The colorways include off white, red, vanilla, royal blue, and black. All of the footwear features a motif at the mid panel in either the fabrication of suede or leather respective to the upper material.
Image Credit: Northwave
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Retro-inspired Snowboarding Footwear
- Brands can create a new line of snowboarding footwear that pays tribute to vintage styles from the 90s.
- Chunky Silhouettes
- Designers can explore the trend of bulky and heavy-looking shoes to create unique and eye-catching footwear.
- Hybrid Designs
- Companies can combine different shoe styles to create hybrid designs that offer both style and functionality.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sporting Goods
- Manufacturers of sporting goods can create snowboarding footwear that aligns with these new trends.
- Fashion
- Designers can explore chunky footwear designs in high fashion, expanding the usage of these styles beyond sports fashion.
- Footwear
- Footwear companies can create hybrid designs that incorporate aspects from different types of shoes, such as snowboarding boots and regular boots.
