# Silicone Heel Artisanal Shoes Clarks Originals Dips the Wallabee Boots into a Silicone Rubber By Amy Duong | Published 2021-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-boot-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/clarks-originals-dipped-wallabee-boot-silicone-rubber-release-info) [Clarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks) Originals comes back strong with yet another iteration of the iconic [Wallabee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek) Boots for the warmer seasons. This time, the shoe delivers the signature silhouette with a silicone rubber at the heel section. This gives the classic look a special artisanal look that remains just as versatile and simplistic. There are two options that launch with each one hand-dipped for a look unique to its own. The Dipped Wallabee has the options of a white and red option of a natural and blue option. The shoes both sit on top of a darker tonal crepe sole unit finished with the traditional hangtags for branding and the familiar leather laces. There is also a print that reads “BA16 0EQ” as a nod to the Somerset headquarters. Image Credit: Clarks Originals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Silicone Rubber Shoes:** Opportunity for shoe companies to incorporate silicone rubber in unique ways for design and functionality. - **Artisanal Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create handmade, one-of-a-kind footwear that appeals to consumers looking for unique products. - **Revamped Classic Styles:** Opportunity for companies to modernize iconic shoe designs with trendy materials and features to attract new customers while still appealing to loyal fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with different materials and production techniques to create unique, high-end products. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to offer artisanal and updated classic shoe styles that differentiate from mass-produced, fast fashion options. - **Material Science:** Innovation potential for material science companies to develop new, breathable, and durable materials such as silicone rubber for various shoe styles and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.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 Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md)