# Shimmery Slip-On Shoes Balenciaga Released Two Colorways of Its Slip-On Lurex Silhouette By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-lurex References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/5/balenciaga-slip-on-lurex-sneaker) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/us/multimaterial-sneakers_cod11151573ff.html) [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker) is getting into the summer season this year by going heavy on blue colorways, with its large tote bag that was largely compared to [IKEA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halgatt) shopping bags, and the Slip-On Lurex which is offered in both bright blue and teal colorways. The luxurious shoes have monochrome uppers, which are made from viscose and silk and have a light shimmer embedded into them. This makes them sparkle subtly from a distance away -- making them a little more eye-catching without being too overwhelming. To make the shoes easy to take on and off, Balenciaga includes [elastic bands beneath the tongues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker). The Slip-On Lurexs are finished off with thick white soles that are made from ecru, which have light textured markings on the toes and heels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shimmery Slip-on Shoes:** Innovative use of fabrics and shimmer brings a new level of luxury and visual appeal to slip-on shoe designs. - **Summer Colorways:** The trend of using bright and vibrant colorways for summer footwear adds a playful element to fashion choices. - **Comfortable Convenience:** The inclusion of elastic bands for easy on and off functionality caters to the consumer demand for comfortable and convenient footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the use of shimmer and unique colorways to create visually appealing footwear options. - **Textile:** The use of innovative fabrics like viscose and silk with embedded shimmer opens up opportunities for textile manufacturers to cater to the luxury market. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can capitalize on the demand for comfortable slip-on shoes by incorporating elastic bands and textured soles into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md)