# Distinguished Modern Sneakers CASBIA's Stylish Shoes for Men Incorporate Contemporary Designs By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-shoes References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/06/08/casbia-summer-2016/) & [casbia](http://www.casbia.com/about/) CASBIA is an Italian footwear brand known for its stylish shoes for men that often make use of unconventional designs. With the company's new summer collection, a variety of different models use distinguishing characteristics that make the series stand out. The high-end sneakers mingle the traditional with the modern, adopting well-liked styles and incorporating contemporary design features, working to reflect the aesthetic of CASBIA owner Manuele Bianchi. The collection of stylish shoes includes [lace-less sneakers with a weaved material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection) -- offered in a light orange and a teal and gray colorway. Another features a [cross-over suede design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) that wraps along the upper of the shoes, incorporating a raw edge that gives the shoes a modern casual look. The 'Daze' sneakers are [inspired by hiking boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot), however their minimalist look and high quality suede make them suited for the urban man. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Unconventional Designs:** CASBIA's stylish shoes for men incorporate unconventional designs, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Traditional-meets-modern:** CASBIA's new summer collection mixes traditional and modern elements, creating a potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Minimalist Urban Footwear:** CASBIA's 'Daze' sneakers combine the aesthetic of hiking boots with a minimalist look, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the urban footwear market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** CASBIA's stylish and unconventional shoe designs provide a potential for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Fashion:** CASBIA's unique blend of traditional and modern elements in their summer collection offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Urban Footwear:** CASBIA's minimalist 'Daze' sneakers cater to the urban market, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the urban footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramba.md) - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Modern Sophisticated Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-oxford-collection.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Stylish Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jasper-sneaker.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md)