# Punchy Patterned Shoes Gourmet Footwear Previews Its Vibrant 2013 Collection By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchy-patterned-kicks-gourmet-footwear-previews-its-2013-collection References: [steeeeez](http://www.steeeeez.com/2012/07/09/gourmet-springsummer-13-collection-preview/) & [gourmetfootwear](http://gourmetfootwear.com/) The Gourmet Footwear Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Preview proves that this design house knows how to make sneakers that pack a punch. Next year's collection isn't shy about using [bright patterns and bold prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14). This is a collection meant for those who don't just want to walk around town, they want to walk with swagger. Gourmet Footwear is a design house that draws upon Italian and Italian-American culture to inspire its products. Italian culture gives its designs an impeccable quality, craftsmanship and sophistication, while the Italian-American culture shows through the comfort and attitude in all its pieces. The result is a brand that is defined by its distinct and powerful laid-back luxury. Look out for prints from pink hounds-tooth to [leopard print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1) next summer from Gourmet Footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bold Print Sneakers:** Designing bold and daring prints on sneakers can offer customers a unique and personal sense of style. - **Italian-inspired Footwear:** Drawing inspiration from Italy's culture and combining it with American comfort can provide a luxurious blend of style and comfort. - **Laid-back Luxury:** The combination of sophistication and comfort can provide a powerful concept of luxury that is both inviting and approachable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Retail:** Retailers could capitalize on the opportunity to offer bold print sneakers that cater to customers' desire for unique and personalized fashion. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can experiment with cultural inspirations and incorporate comfort elements to create a new sense of luxury that is both striking and laid-back. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Developing marketing and advertising campaigns that highlight the unique and daring prints and the luxurious but laid-back nature of the footwear can attract customers seeking something different and authentic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livello-rosso-collection.md) - [Maximalist Patterned Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-og.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Vibrant Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-collection.md) - [Vibrant Skate Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorry-in-advance.md) - [Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-games.md)