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Heritage-Themed Hi-Top Sneakers

Converse Unveils New Hi-Top Silhouettes for the Patchwork Pack

— March 10, 2021 — Fashion
Converse introduces the latest pieces to join the Patchwork pack of shoes and it arrives in the silhouette of the iconic Chuck 70 Hi shoes. It boasts artisanal textiles and a canvas build throughout the upper that has been given a special woven pattern for a play on the textural look.

The pack features two colorway options including the twill with egret and light gray. The second colorway to join the pack is a blend of peach with sheer lilac and egret. Both of the sneaker model are complete with silver eyelets at the forefoot and Sail tonal toe caps, sole units, and midsole foundation. The standard logo patch can be seen on the medial side.

Image Credit: Converse
Trend Themes
1. Heritage-themed Sneakers - Converse's Patchwork pack featuring artisanal textiles and woven patterns on their iconic hi-top sneakers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern footwear design.
2. Canvas-based Footwear - Converse's utilization of canvas for their Patchwork pack presents a disruptive innovation opportunity where sustainable and eco-friendly materials can be used to develop visually striking and durable footwear.
3. Mix-and-match Colorways - Converse's Patchwork pack's blend of unique colorways presents a disruptive innovation opportunity where customizable shoes can be developed to cater to individual preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can leverage Converse's use of artisanal textiles and mix-and-match colorways to cater to consumers' changing values and preferences.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on Converse's use of traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials to create trendsetting designs.
3. Textile Industry - The textile industry can tap onto the opportunity presented by Converse's Patchwork pack to collaborate with footwear brands and develop unique and innovative materials for their products.
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