The perfect pair of winter shoes are not easy to find -- they need to keep you warm in brutal outdoor temperatures and look good all at the same time.
The Italian footwear label Diemme is once again making it easy for us to find the perfect pair with its new Fall/Winter 2014 collection.
Brothers Dennis and Maico Signor have been using the same formula to create stunning winter shoes for over 20 years now; however, for the new collection they decided to add premium hides from tanneries Charles F Stead & Co. and Horween Leather, giving the designs an old-fashioned, artisan touch.
Other new products in Diemme’s Fall collection feature a hip sneaker line made using interesting materials like stingray skins and RiRi zippers. The collection ranges from sneakers to mountaineering boots adapted for city use.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vintage-inspired Winter Footwear
- Opportunity for brands to create winter shoes with a nostalgic, artisanal aesthetic.
- Premium Materials
- Using high-quality hides and interesting materials like stingray skins can elevate the design of winter footwear.
- Adapted Outdoor Gear
- Designing mountaineering boots for urban use opens up a market for stylish and functional winter footwear.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear
- Footwear brands can capitalize on the demand for vintage-inspired, premium winter shoes.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can incorporate the nostalgic aesthetic of vintage-inspired winter shoes into their seasonal collections.
- Outdoor Gear
- Outdoor gear brands can expand their market by offering mountaineering boots adapted for city use.
