# Shimmering Oxford Shoes Dr. Martens' 1461 Shoe is Adorned in a Bold Iridescent Crackle Design By Amy Duong | Published 2019-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iridescent-crackle References: [drmartens](https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/p/25729710) The [1461](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-shoes) footwear model by [Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe) arrives in two captivating colorways in an iridescent crackle design manner throughout the uppers. The cracked visual element adds a touch of playful elements to the [chunky oxford shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace), optioning in the tonal selection of either gold or gunmetal. Both of the colorway options grab attention which is then further enforced with the iridescent glisten. The overall design boasts a visual that suggests that it is worn-in, which adds some vintage components to the look. The uppers are made from a new leather material that is called Iridescent Crackle, which is essentially a soft and supple suede that has a shimmering visual. It then sits on top of a rugged air-cushioned sole unit. Image Credit: Dr. Martens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Iridescent Footwear:** The trend of iridescent crackle designs in footwear offers an opportunity to create eye-catching and visually captivating shoe styles. - **Playful Elements in Fashion:** The addition of cracked visual elements in fashion design allows for the incorporation of playfulness and whimsy into clothing and accessories. - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The use of worn-in aesthetics in fashion designs presents a chance to tap into nostalgia and create retro-inspired styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore the use of iridescent crackle designs and playful elements to create unique and attention-grabbing clothing and accessories. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can adopt the trend of iridescent crackle designs to create innovative shoe styles that combine aesthetics with functionality. - **Retail:** The retail industry can leverage the vintage-inspired fashion trend to curate retro-inspired collections and create a unique shopping experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Color-Changing Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-shoes.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Classic Bottle-Cap-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace.md) - [New Year-Inspired Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-1.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md)