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Snakeskin High-Top Sneakers

The Shoe Surgeon's Lux Union Pack Customizes a Jordan Brand Classic

— January 7, 2019 — Fashion
Luxe sneaker designer The Shoe Surgeon unveils the new 'Lux Union' pack, which takes a classic Jordan Brand silhouette as the foundation. He uses the 'Air Jordan 1' sneakers and adorns the piece in rich hues of black, blue, cream, and red. Notably, the construction highlights a snakeskin makeup, featuring scale-like elements all throughout the uppers. The sneakers also come with a golden "split-backed python" to follow the textile theme and rough collars made from leather materials.

Additional accents include the zig-zag details and careful hand-crafted construction. The special Lux Union pack is comprised of a 'Storm Blue Air Jordan 1' and a 'Black Toe Air.' The premium selection is now available for purchase online at The Shoe Surgeon for $5,000 USD a pair.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Custom Sneakers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized, high-end sneakers with unique materials and designs.
2. Snakeskin Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate snakeskin patterns and textures into various fashion items beyond sneakers.
3. Handcrafted Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Emphasize meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke details in the production of footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for selling customized fashion items online, catering to luxury clientele.
2. Luxury Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of using unique and exotic materials in the production of high-end products.
3. Artisanal Shoemaking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional, handcrafted techniques with modern design sensibilities to create premium footwear.
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