# Wood-Studded Loafers The Mugiwara Slip-Ons Feature Unique Wood Detail on Straw Uppers By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugiwara-slip-on References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/04/18/phenomenon-mugiwara-slip-on) & [choiceisyours.jp](http://www.choiceisyours.jp/phenomenon/news/e/1619.php) If you are searching for a wild pair of kicks that make it easy for you to just put them on and go, look no further than the Mugiwara slip-on from Phenomenon. This unique style of footwear will definitely add a different flair to your everyday wardrobe. The Mugiwara slip-on features a [woven straw upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio) that already sets this shoe apart from the rest. Taking the design an extra mile are the wicked wooden studs that surround the ankle. The [low-top sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer) not only has a look that will elevate your style to another level, but it will also make any summer walk one to remember. The Mugiwara slip-on is available in two colorways -- all black and natural wood/straw on white -- at Phenomenon retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wood-studded Footwear:** There is an opportunity for incorporating unique and edgy materials like wood into other types of footwear, creating new fashion trends and styles. - **Woven Upper Sneakers:** Designers can experiment with different types of woven materials for sneaker uppers to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Low-top Slip-on Sneakers:** More designers can explore the low-top slip-on sneaker concept, by adding new and innovative features and materials for a fresh look and feel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with different materials, designs, and features to create unique and innovative products. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore using unconventional materials like wood and woven straw in their designs to create trendy and eco-friendly fashion products. - **Retail:** Retailers can curate their product offerings by incorporating unique and edgy designs, such as low-top slip-on sneakers, to appeal to a wider audience looking for something different and distinctive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Comfy Anti-Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhodes-suede-mule.md) - [Woven Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-wk.md) - [Effortless Stealthy Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibui-mule.md) - [Hybrid Slip-On Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Dynamic Enlarged Sole Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-dark-team-red.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md)