# Dramatic Sole Leather Shoes Jil Sander Prepares for SS20 With the Vulcanized Rubber Sole Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcanized-rubber-sole References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/jil-sander-vulcanized-crepe-rubber-leather-sneakers-beige-black-lucie-luke-meier) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/designers/jil-sander) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zponge) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hender-scheme-2) 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. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sole Unit Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zponge.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-boot.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Minimalist Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-avanti.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Minimal Joint Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-samba.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md)