# Handmade Calfskin Leather Shoes YMC Redesigns the Iconic Michael Shoe by Paraboot By Amy Duong | Published 2019-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-shoe References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ymc-paraboot/) & [youmustcreate](https://www.youmustcreate.com/products/menswear/mens-footwear/) YMC unveils its latest [collaborative effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryant-park-double-monk) -- this time, the brand works in conjunction with French heritage brand Paraboot to redesign its iconic Michael Shoe. The latest footwear design marks the duo's second time working together, unveiling the model in both [men's and women's sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peu). Each one arrives in the colorway options of either black or cream finishes. Each pair of luxurious shoes are handmade in France, using premium calfskin leather materials with a clean leather lining. Additionally, the shoes sit on top of a sole unit made from rubber, rested with an inner footbed before the entire model is complete with [double stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe) from a welt construction. The updates feature patchwork styling to add some new textures to the classic model Image Credit: YMC/Paraboot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patchwork Styling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new techniques and materials to create unique and visually interesting patchwork designs in various industries. - **Handmade Luxury:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative manufacturing processes and technologies to scale up production of handmade luxury products in industries such as fashion, accessories, and home decor. - **Collaborative Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Foster collaborations between brands to combine expertise and create innovative and exclusive products across various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate technology into fashion production and distribution processes, enabling customization and personalization, and creating sustainable and transparent supply chains. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new materials and production techniques to create innovative and sustainable accessories with unique design elements. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design and technology to create luxurious and visually striking home decor pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Rugged Stylish Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-and-paraboot.md) - [Textured Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dime-x-paraboot-thiers.md) - [Refined Spring Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleman-x-percival.md) - [Collaborative Minimal Moccasin Shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-p204.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Cushioned Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffy-mule.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Iconic Irish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-irish-footwear.md) - [Second Skin-Feeling Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peu.md)