# Structured Collaboration Footwear Designs The 'Y-A FUYU HIGH' Shoes are Angular and Sharp By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-designs References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/06/multifaceted-footwear/) The 'Y-A FUYU HIGH' shoes come as a very sharp, angular creation when it comes to footwear designs as a means of identifying a number of different closure methods. Designed as a [conceptual collaboration sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-gelnyc-2), the 'Y-A FUYU HIGH' is a merge of the two distinct clothing brands Y-3 and ACRONYM. The shoe itself is not rounded or organically shaped, but rather incorporates a very angular aesthetic that is far sharper than what's currently being seen in the [footwear designs market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato). The 'Y-A FUYU HIGH' shoe is the design work of David Alberto Olivares Román and features a series of fasteners that work to keep the shoe on the foot and structurally in place. This consists of an elastic band, a [zippered section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5) and even a levered tightener. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sharp Footwear Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating footwear designs with angular and sharp aesthetics to stand out in the market. - **Collaboration Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring more partnerships between distinct clothing brands to create unique and highly sought-after sneaker collaborations. - **Alternative Closure Methods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative closure systems for footwear, such as elastic bands, zippered sections, and levered tighteners, to enhance comfort and performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the traditional footwear design process to incorporate angular and sharp aesthetics and create stand-out products. - **Fashion Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging collaborations between clothing brands to generate unique and highly desirable fashion products that appeal to a broad audience. - **Footwear Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and manufacturing innovative closure systems for footwear to offer improved functionality and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios.md) - [Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Collaborative Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-paf.md)