# Textured Wool Sneakers Universal Works and Novesta Shoes Collabored for the 'Star Masters' Series By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/27/universal-works-novesta-star-master/) & [universalworks](http://www.universalworks.co.uk/shoes) [Universal Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogi-footwear-1), a London-based men's clothing retailer, collaborated with Novesta Shoes for the second time to offer consumers a wool sneaker series that's modeled on a previous design from the two. Dubbed the 'Star Masters,' the Fall/Winter 2016 collection features neutral colorways and a [textured upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-001) that's contrasted with a patterned rubber sole. The [wool sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers) make use of the same structural shape as those previously released by Universal Works and Novesta Shoes -- however transitions it to better suit the upcoming change in season. The updated colorways include gray and black, brown and black and brown and white, as well as a tricolor variation that features gray and navy on the shoe's wool upper, which is paired with a black sole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Textured Wool Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate unique textures into footwear designs. - **Collaboration in Fashion Industry:** Chance for retailers to join forces and create innovative fashion products. - **Seasonal Footwear Collections:** Potential to create seasonal lines of shoes to cater to changing consumer preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Men's Clothing:** Men's clothing retailers can incorporate wool sneakers into their product offerings. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can explore the use of textures and patterns in their shoe designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to collaborate with shoe brands for exclusive collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Hairy Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-00-1.md) - [Textural Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-sneaker.md) - [Colorful Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser.md) - [Luxurious Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-tweed-1.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Merino Wool Sock Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uynner-hero-shoes.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md)