Jil Sanders unveils a new footwear option in preparation for the Spring/Summer 2020 season with the launch of the Vulcanized Rubber Sole sneaker. The dramatic shoe is spotlighted by its large sole unit in an almost sartorial manner -- there are two colorways in total.
There is the option of an all-black option or a beige iteration, both of which sit on top of a crepe rubber platform that measures out to be two inches high. The foundation boasts a visual that looks like a protective bumper all across. The uppers are constructed from buffed calfskin leather materials for a luxurious touch to the model before it is lined in a brown tan color on the underside of the panels. The brown leather travels to the heel tab loop as well.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Vulcanized Rubber Sole
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative eco-friendly materials for vulcanized rubber soles.
- Large Sole Unit
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable large sole units for sneakers to meet individual style preferences.
- Buffed Calfskin Leather
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional calfskin leather.
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into footwear design for added functionality and performance.
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging sustainable materials and production methods to create environmentally conscious fashion products.
- Luxury Goods
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate blockchain technology to provide transparency and authenticity in luxury goods industry.
