# Architectural Statement Heels Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' Shoes are Conceptually Bold By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loubi-athlete References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/fashion/footwear/discover-christian-louboutin-s-new-loubi-athlete-c.html) & [us.christianlouboutin](http://us.christianlouboutin.com/canada‎) Christian Louboutin's latest shoe range is titled 'Loubi-Athlete' and consists of conceptual footwear that is loosely inspired by athletics. With the continuous popularity of [luxe sportswear and athleisure apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1), a sporty collection of statement heels is not unlikely for the luxury shoe maker. Showcased as part of the label's Fall/Winter 2017 collection, the Loubi-Athlete range consists of three bold heels -- titled the 'Crampetta,' the 'Athletika,' and 'Lolacrampon.' Rather than taking a literal approach to its sports inspiration, Christian Louboutin creates statement heels that are architectural without being too campy. The collection features cut-out detailing, color-blocked leather accents and most impressively, its [sculptural heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oao-les-arcs) which combine support with sleek aesthetics. Staying true to his whimsical aesthetic, shoe designer Christian Louboutin creates an atheltics-themed collection that is sure to appeal to daring fashion fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Luxury Sportswear Fashion:** The trend of luxe sportswear fashion allows room for unique conceptual designs such as Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' shoe range. - **Architectural Footwear Design:** Designers can take inspiration from architectural structures when designing footwear, much like Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' range. - **Whimsical Sports-themed Fashion:** Whimsical, sports-themed fashion allows for creativity and uniqueness in collections, such as Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' range. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry could benefit from incorporating unique, conceptual designs such as Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' shoe range. - **Footwear Design:** Footwear designers can experiment with incorporating architectural and sportswear elements to create statement pieces like Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' range. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of luxury sportswear and introduce bold, architectural pieces to their collections such as Christian Louboutin's 'Loubi-Athlete' range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md) - [Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shun-sudo.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-ambrose-x-naturalizer.md)