# Luxury Refugee-Supporting Shoes RAUM FOOTWEAR Offers All-Natural and Handmade Minimalist Shoes By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raum-footwear References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/raum-handmade-minimalist-earthing-footwear/x/21967246#/) & [raumgoods](https://raumgoods.com/) RAUM FOOTWEAR was recently launched as an all-natural and [minimalist shoe brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals). The footwear is [handmade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals) in a European atelier that employs Syrian refugees and trains them to become master cobblers. RAUM FOOTWEAR was also designed with a zero-drop sole and to be conducive to the earth's electric energy. This energy is attributed to having a variety of health benefits. This is due to the natural materials used and the copper rivet, that allow electrons to flow from the earth into the wearer's body. The copper rivet is strategically placed to touch the wearer's foot without discomfort. Moreover, the upper material of the shoe is made from [supple leather and luxe suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-clog) for a breathable and comfortable fit. These shoes are available in a variety of colorways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Supportive Refugee Employment:** RAUM FOOTWEAR employs Syrian refugees and trains them to become master cobblers, offering opportunities for supportive refugee employment. - **Handmade Minimalist Shoes:** RAUM FOOTWEAR's handmade minimalist shoe line offers a unique and innovative product in the footwear industry. - **Energy-conducive Shoes:** RAUM FOOTWEAR's shoe design that is conducive to the earth's electric energy offers an innovative product in the wellness industry. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** RAUM FOOTWEAR presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear manufacturing industry through their supportive refugee employment and use of sustainable and natural materials. - **Humanitarian Aid and Employment:** RAUM FOOTWEAR's incorporation of supportive employment for Syrian refugees presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the humanitarian aid and employment industry. - **Wellness and Health:** RAUM FOOTWEAR's innovative shoe design that is conducive to the earth's electric energy offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wellness and health industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Flexible Grounding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes.md) - [Anatomical Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birchbury-bramford.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Minimalist Leather Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals.md) - [Comfort-Focused Lightweight Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-shoe.md) - [Supportive Children’s Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe.md)