# Natural Leather Mules This SS18 Season, FEIT Creates a Mule Catered Specifically for Men By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feit References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/feit-mule-slipper-buy/) & [feitdirect](https://www.feitdirect.com/) Footwear label FEIT initially designs its Mule silhouette for women, but just introduced a pair of the model catered for men. The new iteration of the Hand Sewn Mule footwear is the label's reinterpretation of its own classic Hand Sewn slipper with an open-back mule design. It boasts an overall minimalist aesthetic, elevated with the material used during construction. There is a blend of luxurious materials and intricate craftsmanship. The new mules boasts FEIT's iconic one-piece upper constructed of a rich and natural leather material. Additionally, there is also a hand-sewn Goodyear sole implemented and leather wrap accents. There are colorway options of either black leather or natural leather and they are both available now online at FEIT. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Natural Leather Mules:** Opportunity for designers to create gender-specific footwear models catered to men. - **Hand Sewn Slipper:** Potential for luxury footwear brands to reinterpret their classic slipper designs into open-back mules. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Room for footwear brands to explore minimalist design elements in their new releases. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation potential for the footwear industry, specifically in mule designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods brands to incorporate rich and natural leather materials in their product line. - **E-commerce:** Potential for online retailers to offer the new mule designs and tap into the growing demand for natural leather footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfy Anti-Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhodes-suede-mule.md) - [Barefoot-Style Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-gobi-wavey-mule.md) - [Effortless Stealthy Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibui-mule.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-530-mules.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Hybrid Slip-On Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Sleek Premium Collaborative Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-clark.md) - [Smooth Suede Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufus-mule-1.md)