# Simplistic Leather Soles The Shoe Wrap by Parker Reid Features a Soft Sole and an Ergonomic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-wrap-by-parker-reid References: [conceptkicks](http://conceptkicks.com/shoe-wrap-by-parker-reid/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Shoe-Wrap/7926393) I'm always interested to see the ways in which people redesign the traditional silhouette of the shoe into more ergonomic creations and The Shoe Wrap by Parker Reid isa prime example of this. The concept shoe is created out of [vegetable leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-wk) and is [completely soft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe) as opposed to featuring a stiff sole. The Shoe Wrap by Parker Reid slips onto the foot and is then wrapped and tied to be securely fastened. Reid explains his design procedure: "For this project, I used the construction methods I was only available to and derived a design from that. The design also allows leniency in foot size and shape due to fastening method." What's more, Reid explains that the construction process can be done in about an hour, which could render these concept shoes as ready for selling if the designer so chooses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Shoe Design:** Opportunities to innovate by creating shoes that prioritize comfort and flexibility over traditional rigidity. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of eco-friendly materials, like vegetable leather, in shoe production can contribute to environmental progress. - **Customizable Footwear:** Designing shoes with variable fastening methods offers users the ability to adjust the fit based on their individual foot shapes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Companies in the fashion industry can incorporate ergonomic design and sustainable materials to produce innovative footwear. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturing processes can be updated to incorporate new materials and customizable design features. - **Sports Footwear:** Creating athletic footwear with customizable fastening methods can improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Anatomical Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birchbury-bramford.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Second Skin-Feeling Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peu.md) - [Minimalist Leather Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Flexible Ergonomically Designed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlomfy-actmos.md)