# Textural Patterning Moccasin Shoes Clarks Originals Introduces a Set of Textured Wallabee Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-wallabee References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/clarks-originals-wallabee-raffia-fabric-ss21-release-information) & [clarks](https://www.clarks.co.uk/Originals/Wallabees/c/o205) [Clarks Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks) introduces a new set of textured [Wallabee silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee) for the Spring 2021 season. The iconic silhouette gets a new line of design that are much more that just the traditional make up of either suede or leather materials. The shoe sits on top of a [crepe sole unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp) and features details including the tags and fobs that hang by the laces. For the SS21 season, the shoe is made using natural raffia, European indigo cotton, sand and black fabrication that is blended with a sustainable leather. The rest of the shoe is paired with matching accents to reinforce the design. These are made in Portugal and are now available online at Clarks Originals. Image Credit: Clarks Originals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Textural Footwear:** With the success of Clarks Originals' textured Wallabee shoes, there is an opportunity for other footwear brands to experiment with unique and sustainable materials to create unique textures. - **Sustainable Materials:** The combination of natural materials with sustainable leather used by Clarks Originals can inspire other industries to take a similar eco-friendly approach to their production to meet the growing customer demand. - **Accent Reinforcement:** The use of matching accents to reinforce the design on Clarks Originals' new textured Wallabee shoes highlights the potential for other fashion-related industries, such as accessories, to incorporate similar designs in their products for a cohesive look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The introduction of textured materials on Clarks Originals' Wallabee shoes suggests a shift towards unique and sustainable footwear offerings, which other brands can follow to meet the changing customer preferences. - **Fashion:** Clarks Originals' latest shoe design highlights the potential for fashion brands to incorporate unique textures and sustainable materials in their products to appeal to environmentally conscious customers. - **Accessories:** By using matching accents to reinforce design, Clarks Originals' new textured Wallabee shoes showcase the potential for accessories industries to use a similar design approach and tap into a growing customer base seeking for coordinated and contemporary products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [Sleek Moccasin Sneaker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walla-eden-lo.md) - [Remixed Buckled Moccasin Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-tbar.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Street-Style Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabees.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md)