# Cork Board Hi-top Sneakers FIET PNTHA Hi Cork Shoes are Limited Edition High Quality and Style By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiet-pntha-hi-cork References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/09/feit-pntha-hi-cork) & [feitdirect](http://www.feitdirect.com/shop/categories/PRE-ORDER/) The FIET PNTHA Hi Cork shoes are a classy new version of the PNTHA Hi model. These handmade kicks are made from high quality materials that make them not only stylish, but also incredibly durable. The FIET PNTHA Hi Cork shoes come in chocolate brown or black leather. The Kudu leather is treated with a wax making the shoes water resistant and increasing their life expectancy. The shoes feature a cork sole. This natural material is known for its cushiony density, and the look of cork is familiar to those who drink wine, giving these shoes a posh tone. THe FIET PNTHA Hi Cork shoes are going to start shipping on September 14th, but if you'd like a pair you should pre-order them on the company's website because only 60 pairs of each color option are going to be produced. That makes these sneakers stylish, high quality and exclusive. Who could ask for anything more? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Cork Shoes:** There is an opportunity for handmade or personalized cork shoes to gain market share, especially in eco-friendly and luxury niches. - **Natural Material Footwear:** With the emergence of sustainable fashion, there will be a continuous trend of using natural materials like cork and leather for footwear production. - **Limited Edition Shoes:** Creating and marketing limited edition shoes increase the perceived value of the product and create a sense of urgency and exclusivity among customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on using eco-friendly and sustainable materials to create high-end products with a focus on durability and individuality. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can join the sustainable revolution and create garments and accessories with a unique position, as well as contribute to saving the planet. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can leverage the niche market of eco-friendly and handmade products, by incorporating rare natural materials and limited-edition collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kype-pro-limited-edition.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-clog.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md)