# Excessively Laced Kicks The Gourmet Footwear Summer 2010 Line Blends Old & New By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-footwear-summer References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/05/12/gourmet-summer-2010-lookbook/) & [gourmetinyourface](http://gourmetinyourface.com/) The Gourmet Footwear Summer 2010 lookbook combines traditional casual kicks with some styling tweaks whose likes of which I have never seen before. This new collection probably has something for everybody. The most interesting pair of shoes the Gourmet Footwear Summer 2010 collection has to offer is the hi-tops with the laces poking through the side of the shoe. The really cool crisscrossed pattern is nice spin on a classic look. There are even new colorways for the Gourmet UNO -- the shoe with the cut-out ankle design already made popular by Gourmet Footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Innovative Lacing Techniques:** New lacing techniques on traditional shoes create unique designs that appeal to a wide audience. - **Hybrid Shoe Styles:** Combining different elements from different shoe styles creates footwear that stands out in a crowded market. - **Cut-out Ankle Designs:** The cut-out ankle design popularized by Gourmet Footwear offers a new twist on the traditional high-top shoe. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can experiment with new design elements to create unique and trendy footwear that appeals to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can stock and market footwear with innovative designs to attract fashion-forward consumers looking for something new and different. - **Online Shopping:** Online retailers can take advantage of the popularity of unique shoe designs by offering a wider selection and easy accessibility to customers in all locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Woven Textural Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-3.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Tech-Infused Dynamic Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-1.md) - [Fusion Sporty Loafer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganni-x-new-balance-1906l.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md)