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Fetching Grassy Footwear

Yashin Kusa Shoes Let You Feel Lush Blades Between Your Toes

— January 7, 2012 — Fashion
It's fantastic how free one feels the moment he steps barefoot onto a lush green lawn. The sensation of each lengthy blade of grass can make you feel profoundly connected to nature. In an attempt to bring this feeling other types of terrain, Yashin Kusa Shoes offer wearers their own private patches of sod to tickle their toes all day long.

Made from a soft but supportive Syn-Turf material, these unusual flip-flops provide comfort from heel to ball and in between. The innovative insoles have been designed to conform to the shape of your arch so that walking on these wacky thongs is much better for your feet than prancing bare through the park. With straps molded of plastic and soles of durable foam, Yashin Kusa Shoes provide succulent summer grass all year around.
Trend Themes
1. Synthetic Grass Footwear - The innovative use of Syn-Turf material in Yashin Kusa Shoes creates a trend of grass-like footwear that offers comfort and connection to nature.
2. Customizable Insoles - The design of insoles that conform to the shape of the wearer's arch in Yashin Kusa Shoes presents an opportunity for personalized and comfortable footwear.
3. Year-round Grass Experience - Yashin Kusa Shoes allowing wearers to enjoy the sensation of walking on grass all year round introduces a trend of year-round nature-inspired footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The Yashin Kusa Shoes disrupt the traditional footwear industry by offering a unique grass-like experience that appeals to nature lovers and comfort seekers.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The trend of grass footwear creates an opportunity for outdoor recreation industries, such as hiking or camping gear, to explore innovative designs that connect people with nature.
3. Wellness and Health - The customizable insoles in Yashin Kusa Shoes present an opportunity for the wellness and health industry to develop footwear that provides personalized support and comfort for individuals with different arch types.
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