# Graphene-Coated Shoe Desgins Freshoe Footwear From Fadel Will Keep Feet Cool and Less Stinky By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-11-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-feet-cool References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/graphene-coated-shoes-keep-feet-cooler/) & [freshoes.it](http://freshoes.it/?lang=en) In an effort to revamp the footwear industry, this Italian company created a graphene-coated shoe to keep feet cool. Fadel collaborated with the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) to design Freshoe to offer a more durable product that offers cooling and [reduced odor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas). The shoes feature a patented technology that consists of a graphene-embedded polyurethane layer for soles. The sandal-like shoe comes in a variety of different designs, with three models available for pre-order online, all incorporating graphene. This extremely durable material helps keep feet cool and also has antimicrobial properties that will prevent feet from smelling. This means Freshoe is a [more sustainable option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero). [Graphene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves) has other recent applications in fashion, including chic LED-embedded dresses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graphene-coated Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing graphene-coated materials for various footwear types to provide enhanced durability, cooling, and odor resistance. - **Durable Footwear Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative footwear materials and technologies that offer both durability and sustainability features, such as graphene-embedded soles. - **Graphene in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of graphene in fashion beyond footwear, such as incorporating it in LED-embedded clothing for unique and technologically advanced designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating graphene-coated materials and technologies into footwear manufacturing processes to create more durable and sustainable products. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating graphene into fashion design to introduce new, cutting-edge materials and create garments with unique properties, such as LED-embedded dresses. - **Material Science and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing research and development in graphene-based materials to revolutionize various industries, including footwear, fashion, and beyond. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crowdfunded Graphene-Infused Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graftek-basics.md) - [Cooling Graphene-Infused Polos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-shadow-polo.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Rugged Graphene Clothing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphenex-everything-proof-kit.md) - [Graphene-Powered Cooking Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene.md) - [Flexible Grounding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md)