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Top 45 Shoe Products in April

From Technicolored Sneaker Lines to Artistic Stiletto Heels

— April 25, 2015 — Fashion
These April 2015 shoe products range from botanical sneaker lines to artistic stilettos that draw inspiration from nature. While comfort and minimalism ruled the fashion industry in past seasons, brands' focus on customization and artful aesthetics has been a driving factor behind this month's most popular footwear products.

Inspired by convergence, a business pattern discussed in Jeremy Gutsche's New York Times Bestseller 'Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas', brands are blending aesthetics with function when it comes to these April 2015 shoe products.

An increased focus on co-branding, customization and technology has made retailers more aware of their demographic's needs. This is illustrated through 3D-printed shoe lines and e-shops that allow consumers to customize the look of their dream shoe. Moreover, brands are niche collections that will appeal to specific demographics like the non-traditional bride, the marathon runner or even the sporty tattoo artist.
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Ice-Gripping Boot Soles
Ice-Gripping Boot Soles
These Boot Soles Use Glass to Facilitate Better Grip On Ice
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43
Respectful Skate Apparel
Respectful Skate Apparel
Adidas 'Respect Your Roots' Collection Pays Tribute to Skate Pioneers
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42
Stylish Bespoke Slippers
Stylish Bespoke Slippers
The Bespoke Felt Slippers Gives a Pleasure to Design
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41
Hater-Admonishing Soccer Boots
Hater-Admonishing Soccer Boots
The Miadidas f50 Haters Boots Have a Stunning, Sparkling Appearance
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40
Dragonfly Legend Baseball Shoes
Dragonfly Legend Baseball Shoes
These Nike N7 Shoes Celebrate the Legend of the Dragonfly
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39
Fiery Soccer Shoes
Fiery Soccer Shoes
The Nike Intense Heat Pack Embodies Tension and Pressure
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38
Revived Soccer Shoes
Revived Soccer Shoes
The Tiempo Legend V Premium Revives a Retired Line
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37
Grape-Inspired Shoes
Grape-Inspired Shoes
The Kobe X Vino is Inspired By Green Grapes
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36
Nostalgic Velcro Platforms
Nostalgic Velcro Platforms
Akira's Neon Sandal Heels are an Homage to Nostalgia
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35
Weatherman-Inspired Shoes
Weatherman-Inspired Shoes
The Nike KD7 Weatherman Pays Homage to Weather Green Screens
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34
Darkness-Embracing Shoes
Darkness-Embracing Shoes
The Adidas Black Pack Soccer Shoes Embrace the Dark Side
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33
Playful Matrimony Footwear
Playful Matrimony Footwear
This Sophia Webster Bridal Collection Offers Unexpected Styles
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32
Plush Toy Sandals
Plush Toy Sandals
This Pair of Jeremy Scott Adidas Slides are Charismatic and Playful
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31
Nostalgic LED Sneakers
Nostalgic LED Sneakers
Shop Jeen's White Illuminate Kicks are a Throwback to the 90s
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30
Cereal Killer Basketball Shoes
Cereal Killer Basketball Shoes
The LeBron 12 Cereal Celebrates LeBron James' Go-To Breakfast
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29
Botanical Snakeskin Sneakers
Botanical Snakeskin Sneakers
These Adidas High Tops Boast an Eye-Catching Floral Print
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28
Rap Lyric Basketball Shoes
Rap Lyric Basketball Shoes
The D Lillard 1 Shoe Features Rap Lyrics Written By Damian Lillard
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27
Tattoo-Inspired Soccer Shoes
Tattoo-Inspired Soccer Shoes
The Adizero f50 Tatoo Pack Features Dramatically Intricate Designs
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26
Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
New Balance is Using 3D Printing for Custom Sneaker Creation
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25
Silk Road Shoes
Silk Road Shoes
The Kobe X Silk Shoes Are Inspired By Kobe Bryant's Asian and European Connections
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24
Custom 3D-Printed Footwear
Custom 3D-Printed Footwear
Feetz Offers Personalized Shoes That Blend Sleek Design With Comfort
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23
Double-Winged Footwear
Double-Winged Footwear
Jeremy Scott's Latest adidas JS Wings is as Flamboyant as Past Designs
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22
Stylishly Lightweight Trainers
Stylishly Lightweight Trainers
Nike's Flyknit Zoom Agility Provides Speed, Comfort and Bold Colors
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21
Energy-Boosting Running Shoes
Energy-Boosting Running Shoes
The Adidas Ultra Boosts Are the Most High-Tech Running Shoes Ever
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20
Canoe-Inspired Shoes
Canoe-Inspired Shoes
The Low Classic Boat Shoes Are Mini Rafts for Your Feet
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19
50-Color Shoe Collections
50-Color Shoe Collections
The Adidas Superstar Supercolor Pack Includes 50 Unique Colorways
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18
Fruity Sneaker Collaborations
Fruity Sneaker Collaborations
The Keds and eos' Collection Shares Shoes and Lip Balms
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17
Sparkling Soccer Shoes
Sparkling Soccer Shoes
Nike's Mercurial Superfly CR7 Silverware Celebrates the Pursuit of Glory
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16
Celebrated Iconic Sneakers
Celebrated Iconic Sneakers
Nike Counts Down to Air Max Day with Master Designs from the Collection
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15
Evolved Running Shoes
Evolved Running Shoes
The Nike Free Collection Harnesses a Runner's Natural Motion
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14
Revolutionary Sport Sneakers
Revolutionary Sport Sneakers
The Yeezy Boosts Were Unveiled By Kanye West At the Grammys
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13
Quirkily Artistic Footwear
Quirkily Artistic Footwear
Designer Paula Cademartori Releases Her First-Ever Shoe Collection
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12
Shaggy Heeled Footwear
Shaggy Heeled Footwear
The Maison Margiela Furry Heels Channel 'Cousin It' From the Adams Family
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11
Smart LED Shoes
Smart LED Shoes
Orphe by No New Folk Studio Turns Dancing into a Light Show
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10
Special Pastel Sneakers
Special Pastel Sneakers
The Nike Basketball Easter Collection is Bright and Happy for the Holiday
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9
Illuminating Running Shoe Lights
Illuminating Running Shoe Lights
The Night Runner Shoe Lights Make It Safer To Run At Night
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8
Lightweight Summer Shoes
Lightweight Summer Shoes
The Jordan Eclipse is Inspired By Classic Jordan Shoes
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7
International Floral Footwear
International Floral Footwear
The Nike Sportswear Women's City Collection Celebrates Women's Day
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6
Artistic Stiletto Heels
Artistic Stiletto Heels
Conspiracy's Dodici Collection Draws Inspiration from Nature
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5
Shoe Designer Platforms
Shoe Designer Platforms
Pensole Footwear Design Academy is Creating a 'Quirky for Sneakers'
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4
Fan-Celebrating Footwear Ads
Fan-Celebrating Footwear Ads
The Converse Made by You Campaign Boasts Over 200 Portraits
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3
Futuristic Laceless Sneakers
Futuristic Laceless Sneakers
The Nikelab x Sacai Air Max 90 is a Chic Iteration of the Iconic Shoe
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2
Digital Display Stilettos
Digital Display Stilettos
This E-Ink Shoe Has Pattern-Changing Properties for Outfit Coordination
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1
Crystalline 3D-Printed Shoes
Crystalline 3D-Printed Shoes
Iris van Herpen's Bespoke Shoes Blend Natural & Man-Made Forms
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