Fashion designer Rick Owens recently teamed up Adidas to produce a new collection featuring his distinctive two-part sole design. Owens previously designed the 'Rick Owens Runner' for Adidas, which featured his original design for the two-part sole. Owens decided to use this sole as a starting point for his most recent collection of shoes as well.
Designed for Owens' Spring/Summer 2016 collection, the new shoe collaboration features a series of runners, boots and hybrid clogs. The most unusual of these designs is the Cargo Sandal, which looks like a boot with a series of cutouts throughout. The sneakers and sandals feature more classic designs in neutral colors such as black, khaki and dark green. The shoes are made from padded neoprene and nylon, which gives them a sleek and contemporary look. Each shoe also features the distinctive two-part sole, which adds a whimsical touch to a classic shoe design.
Hybrid Platform Sneakers
The New Adidas Collection Features Shoes with a Distinctive Two-Part Sole
Trend Themes
1. Distinctive Two-part Soles - Exploring new shoe designs that incorporate a two-part sole can lead to disruptive innovations in footwear.
2. Hybrid Clogs - The combination of clogs and sneakers presents a disruptive opportunity to create unique and comfortable footwear options.
3. Padded Neoprene and Nylon - Experimenting with materials like padded neoprene and nylon can lead to innovative and contemporary shoe designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the use of distinctive two-part soles, hybrid clogs, and padded neoprene and nylon materials to create cutting-edge footwear offerings.
2. Athletic Shoes - The athletic shoe industry can adopt the use of two-part soles and explore hybrid clogs to create innovative and functional sneakers.
3. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear manufacturers can incorporate distinctive two-part soles and experiment with padded neoprene and nylon materials to produce unique and stylish shoe designs.