# Water-Repelling Suede Shoes These Fashionable Shoes Are Available In Men's and Women's Sizes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-shoe References: [theglobeandmail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com//news/national/dating-site-pairs-canadians-with-americans-fleeing-trump/article29950480/?cmpid=rss1&click=sf_globefb) & [maplematch](http://www.maplematch.com/) The Norse Project x Dr Martens three-eyed steed shoe is an exceedingly fashionable shoe that is the result of an excellent and tasteful collaboration between Copenhagen, Denmark-based contemporary fashion apparel name Norse Projects and the [Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot) brand. This fashionable shoe is designed to be highly sleek and features a beautiful and comfortable padded tongue in nylon, a secure sporty insole as well as water-resistant [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2) welt material. All these layers of shoe fashion and technology sit atop a Dr. Martens' [Airwair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace) sole. This suede shoe is capable of totally repelling water, is available in three colors and comes in a variety of sizes for all genders, making it one of the most well-rounded shoes around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water-repelling Shoes:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate water-resistant technology in footwear to provide functional, yet stylish options for customers. - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with technology and footwear brands for innovative and stylish products. - **Gender-neutral Footwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create shoes that cater to all genders, providing inclusive options that can appeal to a larger audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate water-resistant technology in their footwear designs to provide functional, yet stylish options for customers. - **Technology:** Technology industry can collaborate with fashion and footwear brands to provide innovative and functional design solutions. - **Retail:** Retail industry can offer gender-neutral footwear options to appeal to a larger audience and cater to diverse customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Functional Rainproof-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainproofstyle-sneakers.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md) - [Winter-Ready Scandinavian-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-89-roamer-mt-sneaker.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md) - [Seamless Waterproof Knit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-knit-shoes.md) - [Halocline Waterproof Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe.md)