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Gucci Blends the Flashtrek Sneaker with a Sandal Design for SS19

— March 5, 2019 — Luxury
Luxury fashion house Gucci introduces a new hybrid footwear model for the Spring/Summer 2019 season -- the house blends together the signature Flashtrek sneakers with a sandal design. The sandals rest on top of a chunky sole foundation and the silhouette arrives in two colorway options in total. The first option features hues of gray reflective, black, and classic gray, the second features white and reflective gray.

The hybrid footwear design features loud design details including the large logo and rubber crafted velcro straps on top of the uppers. The back of the footwear holds the foot in place with a simple slingback strap that delivers adjustable elements as well. The sole unit sits as high as 1.4 inches and has rope laces. Additional details include the accents across the lateral area informed with embroidery.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Footwear Designs - The blending of different shoe styles creates opportunities for innovative and unique footwear options.
2. Chunky Sole Foundations - The use of chunky soles in footwear designs opens up possibilities for comfortable and fashion-forward shoe styles.
3. Loud Design Details - Incorporating bold and eye-catching design elements into footwear creates disruptive styles that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage hybrid footwear designs to offer customers a fresh and trendy option.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry can explore the use of chunky sole foundations to create innovative and comfortable shoes.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury brands can incorporate loud design details into their products to create unique and high-end offerings.
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