Montreal-based fashion imprint JJJJound works in collaboration with Padmore & Barnes on another iteration of the notable P404 Original boot. It is the original crepe-soled Wallabees that were sold by Clarks between the years 1964 and 1987.
This time around, the two deliver the shoe in its original form with an entire Moccasin construction in a tan colorway. It is made from a Vegetable Nevada leather material and is entirely made in Portugal. It is lined fully at the interior detail and has mismatching sock liners made from leather materials and marked with co-branding accents that can be seen from above. Additional branding is sewn onto the side and seen at the leather loop pull tab at the heel.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Moccasin-style Boots
- There is an opportunity to create more Moccasin-style boots in various colorways using sustainable materials.
- Mismatched Sock Liners
- There is an opportunity to use mismatched sock liners in other types of footwear, adding a unique touch to the design.
- Co-branding Accents
- There is an opportunity to incorporate branded accents in different areas of footwear, creating more collaborations between fashion brands and footwear brands.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- There is an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with footwear brands to bring fresh ideas and innovative designs to the market.
- Footwear
- There is an opportunity for footwear brands to explore new materials and features, such as mismatched sock liners and co-branding accents, to attract a wider range of customers.
- Sustainability
- There is an opportunity for sustainable fashion and footwear brands to use environmentally friendly materials in their products, such as the Vegetable Nevada leather used in the P404 Original boots.
