For the Spring/Summer season of 2018, a series of new Hender Scheme shoes were released as a part of the designer brand's 'BLANK' collection.
Although all of the shoes in the collection have a unique aesthetic to them, the most unconventional of the bunch are the close-toed leather sandals, which look just like the foam Crocs that were all the rage a few years ago. Like Crocs, the Hender Scheme shoes have cut-outs all over the uppers to make them more breathable and comfortable for their wearer. On the back of the sandals are wide straps that can be pulled up for a more secure fit, or pushed down so that the sandals can function as more casual slip-ons
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Close-toed Leather Sandals
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of unconventional footwear that combines comfort and style, appealing to consumers looking for unique and comfortable options.
- Breathable Cut-out Designs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and techniques to create breathable cut-out designs in various products, offering enhanced comfort and functionality.
- Multi-functional Footwear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design footwear that can be easily transformed from casual slip-ons to secure-fitting sandals, providing versatility for different occasions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials and designs into fashion industry, creating unique and trendy products.
- Footwear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new styles and functionalities in footwear industry to meet the changing demands of consumers.
- Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative materials that combine comfort and functionality for use in various industries, such as footwear and fashion.
