# Mock Wooden Footwear The Maison Martin Margiela Wood Effect Shoe is a Great Clog Alternative By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-effect-shoe References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/01/28/maison-martin-margiela-wood-effect-shoes/) & [farfetch](http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/footwear/item10065556.aspx) The Wood Effect Shoe from [Maison Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) [Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunettes-6-noires) is a brown leather shoe that has a highly detailed wood texture appearance. The stellar wood effect really makes this shoe stand apart from the rest. With these slick faux wooden shoes, you can easily add a distinct textural accent to any ensemble. I would love to have a pair of these; the Wood Effect Shoe looks like the perfect shoe to match all the upcoming [spring and summer styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Faux Wooden Footwear:** Opportunity to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wooden footwear using faux materials. - **Textured Accents:** Opportunity to incorporate unique textural accents into fashion and accessories to create visually striking designs. - **Spring and Summer Styles:** Opportunity to design footwear that complements and enhances the upcoming spring and summer fashion trends. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore innovative materials and designs to create faux wooden footwear. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessories industry to experiment with different textures and materials to create unique, eye-catching designs. - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can tap into the demand for distinctive and eco-friendly shoes by manufacturing faux wooden footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Textured Velvet-Covered Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-classic-clog-velvet-pack.md) - [Dynamic Enlarged Sole Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-loafer.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md)