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Virtual Footwear

Virtual technologies are enhancing interactivity in the footwear industry

Implications - The inclusion of scanning and augmented reality technologies into the footwear industry, whether for artistic purposes or for design-related functions, serves to enhance relationships between brands and their already-passionate consumers. Infusing a greater level of interactivity into consumers' purchase journeys solidifies this industry's commitment to both form and functionality, as well as optimizing consumer experience.
Workshop Question - How can your brand infuse interactive tech into consumers' purchase journeys?
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Technologies in Footwear Industry - The integration of virtual technologies, such as scanning and augmented reality, into the footwear industry enhances the consumer's purchase journey, solidifying the industry's commitment to both form and functionality.
2. Personalized Footwear Design - The ability to create custom footwear designs on the spot is a time-efficient way for brands to offer one-of-a-kind products to consumers.
3. AR Unboxing Experiences - Creating augmented reality unboxing experiences as a standalone phenomenon creates a differentiated and unique opportunity to showcase a product virtually.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - The retail industry can explore integrating virtual technologies to enhance consumer experience and offer personalized, one-of-a-kind products.
2. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can leverage technologies such as foot shape scanners and AR sneakers to address fit issues and distinguish themselves from competitors.
3. Marketing Industry - The marketing industry can utilize AR unboxing experiences as a unique way to introduce and promote products, creating a differentiated experience for consumers.
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In-Store Sneaker Creators
In-Store Sneaker Creators
The 'Nike Makers Experience' Lets Consumers Create One-of-a-Kind Shoes
Nike recently unveiled a new in-store sneaker creation tool called the ‘Nike Makers Experience’ that will allow consumers to make custom footwear designs on the spot. While the making of... MORE
AR Unboxing Experiences
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adidas' Deerupt Sneaker Can Be Discovered Online with a Virtual Reveal
To give its fans a sneak peek at the all-new adidas Deerupt sneaker style, adidas created an augmented reality unboxing experience that unfolds on one’s desktop or mobile browser without the... MORE
Foot Shape Scanners
Foot Shape Scanners
Volumental's Device Addresses Fit for Online Shoe Shopping
The rising popularity of online shopping has brought about concerns regarding customer service enhancements that can be made digitally to ensure consumers get what they want—in the world of... MORE
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Department Store Isetan Uses a Flickfit 3D Scanner to Measure Feet
Isetan is a Japanese department store that’s looking to the future of service by offering a unique new shoe fitting service. At the store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, Japan, consumers are... MORE
play_circle_filledAugmented Reality Sneakers
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The Monte Z High-Tech Sneakers Have a Design That Comes to Life in AR
In Japan, consumers will soon be able to purchase a pairs of high-tech sneakers created by Onitsuka Tiger and Anrealage. Two kinds of Monte Z shoes have been created with a design that comes to life... MORE

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