# Technical Elegant Joint Footwear Sandy Liang and Salomon Work on a Mary Jane Slip-On By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-slipon References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/sandy-liang-salomon-july-2024/)  [Sandy Liang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-slipper) continues to work in collaboration with Salomon to present a new variation of the technical brand's [Mary Jane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-i) Slip-on silhouette. This joins other collaborative work including the XT-4 trail shoe and the laceless RX Moc. The recent footwear joins the Fall/Winter 2024 roster in the form of technical trail shoes and simplistic recovery moc. The original model has a single strap and Liang adds more to the foot's security with a Vanilla Ice colorway palette. The second silhouette that makes up the series is a pair of the [Speedcross 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1) sneaker model. The chunky form is secured with extra-long ribbon laces that adorn the forefoot in a contrasting pink hue and travel upwards to the ankle. Image Credit: Sandy Liang ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear Innovations:** Collaborative designs between brands like Sandy Liang and Salomon introduce hybrid footwear that merges technical functionality with stylistic elements. - **Technical Trail Shoes:** The emergence of technical trail shoes blends performance features with fashionable aesthetics, appealing to both outdoor enthusiasts and urban fashionistas. - **Ribbon Lace Customization:** Innovative lacing systems, such as extra-long ribbon laces, offer unique personalization options that enhance both the fit and visual appeal of footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The integration of technical and stylistic design elements in footwear creates new market opportunities for specialized and multifunctional products. - **Fashion Retail:** The crossover between outdoor functionality and high fashion in footwear presents retailers with new product lines that cater to a broader consumer base. - **Sportswear:** The development of technically advanced yet stylish footwear introduces fresh innovations in the sportswear industry, reshaping consumer expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Strapped Technical Mary Janes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-marie-jeanne.md) - [Trail-Ready Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules.md) - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md) - [Technical Mary Jane Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gellokros-asics-mary-janes.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Technical Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-expanse-ltr.md) - [Snow Boot-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-2.md) - [Weatherized Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-salomon.md)