# Strapped Technical Mary Janes Salomon's New RX MARIE JEANNE Shoes Readies for the Summer By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-marie-jeanne References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salomon-rx-marie-jeanne/)  [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane) presents a look at the new RX MARIE JEANNE shoes, which are a unique blend of footwear inspirations. The brand takes two contrasting styles of shoes and merges them together on a sandal that is prepared for the summer season ahead. The shoe's upper takes on the form of a traditional [Mary Jane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-clog) with a large opening and one single strap that runs over the forefoot. It is made from technical fabric materials over the upper, made to be breathable and stretchy using 3D mesh and nubuck leather. All of this rests on top of an EVA midsole unit for a lightweight cushioned base. It is a [slip-on silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-x-merrell-moab-slide-2), offering a great recovery silhouette with a refreshing shape. Image Credit: Salomon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Footwear Styles:** Combining contrasting shoe styles like Mary Janes and sandals to create unique designs for versatile wear. - **Technical Fabric Innovations:** Utilizing advanced materials such as 3D mesh and nubuck leather to enhance breathability and stretch in footwear constructions. - **Lightweight Midsole Design:** Developing EVA midsole units to provide lightweight and cushioned bases for comfortable and agile shoe structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunities for companies to explore innovative designs by fusing traditional and contemporary shoe styles for seasonal collections. - **Textile Industry:** Potential for textile companies to partner with footwear brands in creating technical fabric materials that offer improved functionality and aesthetics in shoe production. - **Sportswear Technology:** Advancements in midsole designs present chances for sportswear brands to develop performance-driven footwear with enhanced comfort and agility features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Technical Elegant Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-slipon.md) - [Technical Mary Jane Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gellokros-asics-mary-janes.md) - [Retro Hybrid Mary Janes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondi-mary-jane.md) - [Stitched Breathable Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-travel-60.md) - [Slip-On Laceless Technical Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-moc-30-1.md) - [Perforated Slip-On Mary Janes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-clog.md) - [Trail-Ready Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules.md) - [Seasonal Woven Leather Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-slide-woven.md)