# Midsole-Accenting Men's Shoes Two-Toned Soles Highlight Different Parts of the Sneaker's Bottom By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotoned-soles References: [uk.geox](http://uk.geox.com/category/men-s-apparels_2698/geox-Patrick-Cox-Man_2699.uts) & [uk.geox](http://uk.geox.com/) The Patrick Cox men's collection for [GEOX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geox) S/S 13 is a unique take on two-toned soles. Most color-blocked shoes have soles that are all one tone in unison; two-toned soles are often split in color down the middle of the sole horizontally, but never patchy like Cox's designs. Contrasting colors like [vibrant orange and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange), the unusual shoe design accents the mid section of the shoes' sole. The [Newton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire) sneakers have a thicker sole, which is segmented into two colors. While the orange soles are accented by distinguishable white midsoles, the cream-colored sole is embellished with camo print down the middle. Through this collaboration with British shoe designer Patrick Cox, Geox further enhances its promise of meshing form with high-quality function. All GEOX shoes promise sweat-free technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Two-toned Soles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable two-toned soles for sneakers, allowing consumers to express their unique style. - **Midsole Accenting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop techniques to accentuate and draw attention to the midsection of shoe soles, creating a distinctive design element. - **Sweat-free Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and technologies to create sweat-free and breathable shoe soles, enhancing comfort and reducing odor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional shoe designs and materials to create unique and eye-catching footwear. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine bold color choices and unconventional design elements to push the boundaries of fashion. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced materials and technologies into footwear manufacturing processes to enhance performance and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran-1.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Technical Vibrant Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3.md) - [Collaborative Layered Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-viii-1.md) - [Breathable Mesh Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-flex.md) - [Monochromatic Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-on-cloudmonster-2.md) - [Coffee-Like Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-and-doublet.md) - [Urban Cushioning Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-kinetic-sp.md)