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Furry Running Shoes

The New Balance Urban Outdoor Collection is Silly Looking

— September 16, 2009 — Fashion
There is always a new sneaker, a new modification, something that we haven’t seen before, and here’s another. New Balance has taken their outdoor, rugged M575 and revamped it for their Urban Outdoor Collection, and thus the M575J was born.

Designed for running in the city, New Balance added touches of wilderness to their Urban Outdoor Collection. According to freshnessmag.com, the M575J features “real brown fur used on the upper spanning from the toe box, lace holes, side panel and heel section. Contrasting the fur is matte premium leather in white atop the white and grey midsoles.”

All in all, the New Balance Urban Outdoor Collection is perfect for looking like you would rather be running anywhere but in a city.
Trend Themes
1. Urban Outdoor Collection - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for fashionable outdoor footwear designed specifically for urban environments.
2. Fur Accent Trend - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the use of fur accents in footwear and fashion as a way to create unique and eye-catching designs.
3. City Running Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sneakers that are specifically optimized for running in urban settings, considering factors such as urban terrain, comfort, and style.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional materials and design elements into footwear to create distinctive and attention-grabbing products.
2. Fashion Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection between outdoor and urban fashion, creating a trendy and functional fusion that appeals to urban dwellers.
3. Sportswear Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sportswear collections that cater specifically to the needs of athletes who predominantly engage in urban running activities.
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