# Boldly Strapped Brogues Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter Footwear Embraces Utilitarian Aesthetics By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givenchy-2013-fallwinter-footwear References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/7/givenchy-2013-fall-winter-footwear-collection) & [givenchy](http://givenchy.com) The standard dress shoe or brogue has undergone very minimal updates over the course of the past several years, but with the release of the Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection there stands to be a new trend with regard to [mens dress shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb). Taking a [standard laced loafer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule) and adding a boldly metallic accent, several of the styles within the Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection tip-toe on the line between modern and futuristic. The runners within the Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection are almost purely [high top based](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20), which speaks to the brand's infamous position today in the shoe industry. Although colored midsoles are a bit last season, the Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection takes a touch of that with a partially colored portion that sets a trend all its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Boldly Metallic Accents:** There is an opportunity for the shoe industry to update traditional dress shoes through the addition of boldly metallic accents. - **High Top Runners:** The popularity of high top runners in the Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection presents a trend for the athletic shoe industry to capitalize on. - **Partially Colored Midsoles:** The use of partially colored midsoles by Givenchy creates an opportunity for the athletic shoe industry to introduce new color combinations and trends. ### Where This Applies - **Shoe:** Givenchy's 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection introduces several trends and modernizations that the shoe industry can use for future product development. - **Fashion:** The Givenchy 2013 Fall/Winter footwear collection showcases a blend of utilitarian, modern, and futuristic design elements that the fashion industry can draw inspiration from. - **Athletic:** Givenchy's use of high top runners and partially colored midsoles creates an opportunity for the athletic shoe industry to innovate new styles and color combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Luxe Modern Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach.md) - [Revamped Classic Winter-Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricker.md) - [Modern Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md)