# Sealed Zipper Footwear The Zipflop Shoe by Ron Arad Will Keep Your Feet Comfortable and Secure By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipflop-shoes References: [fitflop.eu](http://www.fitflop.eu/) & [ronarad](http://www.ronarad.co.uk/) London designer Ron Arad added the zipflop shoes to the arsenal of footwear from the biomechanically engineered footwear brand known as fitflop. The design can either have [opposing colors on the connecting panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi) of the footwear, or one solid color if you are not that adventurous. The panels are fastened by a black zipper that is located in the center. You can choose to zip the shoes up all the way, or leave it slightly open for a bit of ventilation. How you wear them is completely up to you -- the design promotes individuality and comfort. The inside soles of the ziplop shoes contain a [shock-absorbing midsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oofos-oomy-zen) and a soft center for your feet to prevent heel spur and back pain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 67% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biomechanically Engineered Footwear:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the footwear industry by incorporating biomechanical engineering principles to create comfortable and safe footwear. - **Zipper Footwear:** Incorporating zippers into footwear designs can create a unique and fashionable look while also providing comfort and ease of use. - **Individuality Promoting Design:** Designing footwear that promotes individuality and offers customizability can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can incorporate biomechanical engineering and unique designs, such as zipper footwear, to provide comfortable and individualized products. - **Fashion:** Incorporating unique designs, such as zipper footwear, into fashion products can provide a new and trendy option for consumers. - **Healthcare:** The principles of biomechanical engineering used in footwear like zipflop shoes can be utilized in healthcare to create solutions for foot pain and other related issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Collaborative Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5.md) - [Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr.md) - [Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townt-ii.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md) - [Aerodynamic Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffuser-slipon.md) - [Boldly Designed Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder.md)