# Lightweight Leather Dress Shoes Kabaccha Italian Shoes are Designed with Style and Comfort in Mind By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-shoe References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/beautiful-italian-shoes-men-women/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1798878014/beautiful-italian-shoes-for-men-and-women) Style and [comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear) are not traditionally two characteristics that make great bedfellows, but the Kabaccha Italian shoes aim to help change this perception. Funding a new collection on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-knit-shoes), Kabaccha has created an array of [Italian leather shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti) for men and women. Coming in an array of styles including slip-ons and laced varieties, the Kabaccha shoes are inherently lightweight in design which makes them ideal for long-term wear. The Italian shoes are fitted with sturdy soles that are capable of being customized with colored piping to add a touch of on-trend style to the classic silhouettes. The Kabaccha shoes can be purchased now via the brand's Kickstarter campaign at prices that are between 35% and 50% (or more) off the projected retail price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Comfortable Dress Shoes:** Kabaccha Italian Shoes are disrupting the traditional perception that dress shoes can't be comfortable by designing an array of stylish, lightweight options for both men and women. - **Customized Shoe Soles:** Kabaccha Italian Shoes' customizable sole option highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity within the shoe industry that could attract fashion-conscious customers. - **Direct-to-consumer Shoe Brands:** Kabaccha Italian Shoes' Kickstarter campaign demonstrates a trend of emerging direct-to-consumer shoe brands disrupting traditional retail channels by offering lower prices and exclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can learn from Kabaccha Italian Shoes' focus on designing stylish and comfortable shoes that prioritize consumer needs. - **Online Retail:** Direct-to-consumer shoe brands such as Kabaccha Italian Shoes are disrupting traditional retail channels by offering products through online platforms like Kickstarter, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for the e-commerce industry. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Kabaccha Italian Shoes' customizable sole option highlights an innovation opportunity for the footwear manufacturing industry to incorporate personalized elements to appeal to customers seeking unique features in their shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramba.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mave-chez.md) - [Comfort-Focused Lightweight Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-shoe.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Premium Italian Footwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti.md)