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DIY Footwear Kits

The Vibram 'Component' Program Requires Consumers to Make Their Own Shoes

— December 8, 2020 — Art & Design
The Vibram 'Component' program is a revolutionary approach to footwear that will provide consumers with an alternative way to create their very own pair of shoes from the comfort of home. The program starts off with the Carrarmato base that will come in three color options including black, brown and white, which can then be paired with your choice of upper and laces. The various components will be shipped to the consumer who then needs to construct the footwear before wear, which will further connect them to the fashion product.

The Vibram 'Component' program focuses on a glue-free construction that will also allow consumers to swap out components as they require to keep the shoes functioning flawlessly.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Footwear - The trend of DIY footwear is disrupting traditional shoe-manufacturing methods and offering consumers a unique personalized shoe-building experience.
2. Glue-free Construction - The trend of glue-free footwear construction is driving sustainability and offering consumers an eco-friendly and easy-to-repair alternative to traditional shoe design.
3. Component-based Design - The trend of component-based footwear design is giving consumers greater control over the look and functionality of their shoes and disrupting traditional shoe-manufacturing methods.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel Industry - The fashion and apparel industry can leverage the trend of DIY footwear kits to offer consumers a unique and personalized shoe-building experience.
2. Sustainability Industry - The sustainability industry can leverage the trend of glue-free footwear construction to promote eco-friendly practices and offer consumers an alternative to traditional shoe design.
3. Manufacturing Industry - The manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of component-based footwear design to streamline production processes and offer consumers greater control over the look and functionality of their shoes.
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