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Explorer-Approved Shoes

The Oliver Sweeney x Levison Wood Explorer Espadrille is Backwoods-Ready

— June 30, 2017 — Fashion
Using your existing shoes when heading out on an adventure is a surefire way to ensure they're ruined as quick as possible, so the Oliver Sweeney x Levison Wood Explorer Espadrilles are intended to offer a tactile alternative. The espadrille shoes are crafted from quick-drying, hard-wearing Cordura fabric and feature a lightweight, robust style that will prevent you from getting fatigue when heading out on an extended walk or hike.

The Oliver Sweeney x Levison Wood Explorer Espadrilles have an EVA midsole that works to make the shoes comfortable and buoyant, while a non-slip Vibram sole ensure you can step with confidence. The shoes are puncture-proof and thorn-proof to protect your feet when you're walking through the bush or in urban environments.
Trend Themes
1. Quick-drying Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and construction methods to create quick-drying shoes for outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Puncture-proof Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design footwear with puncture-proof features to enhance safety during outdoor activities.
3. Lightweight and Robust Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and robust shoes to provide comfort and durability for extended outdoor walks or hikes.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create footwear specifically designed for outdoor adventures, using durable and advanced materials.
2. Sports and Adventure Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative features and technologies into sports and adventure gear to enhance performance and safety.
3. Urban Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop urban footwear that provides protection against thorns and other urban hazards while offering style and comfort.
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