# Electrically Cozy Loafers The Manolo Blahnik Driver is a Unquestionable Statement-Making Slip-On By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manolo-blahnik-driver References: [talkshoes](http://www.talkshoes.com/8439/manolo-blahnik-terry-trim-driver/) & [manoloblahnik](http://www.manoloblahnik.com/) Rock a funky, electric blue look by choosing the Manolo Blahnik Driver as your go-to flat. The shoes incorporate the rich suede design found in the original Blahnik loafer with Terry trimmed designs that include a soft and unparalleled blue lining. The insole of the shoe is made of padded leather and also includes an Italian-made runner driver sole. The footwear displays white, expertly threaded stitching on the top and back of the heel. It also has a peek-a-boo slot on the tongue of the [slip-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer) that exemplifies the electrifying blue found on the inside of the shoe. The Manolo Blahnik Driver comes in a variety of colors, from [cotton candy pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pink) to toasted orange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Blue Shoes:** Opportunities for creating statement-making footwear using bright and bold colors with unique styling features. - **Luxury Loafers:** Creating loafers with unique design features and high-quality materials to cater to consumers looking for premium footwear options. - **Driver Sole Shoes:** Innovating slip-on shoes with runner driver soles to provide comfort and durability for daily wear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** Opportunities for expanding product lines by offering statement-making shoes with unique features and high-quality materials. - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Catering to the demand for premium fashion items by creating luxury loafers with unique design features and materials. - **Comfort Footwear Industry:** Opportunities for innovating slip-on shoes with runner driver soles to provide maximum comfort and durability for daily wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-loafer.md) - [Pink Fuzzy Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-1.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3.md) - [Modern Driving Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerun-drive.md) - [Laid Back Mule Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md)