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Technical Elegant Joint Footwear

Sandy Liang and Salomon Work on a Mary Jane Slip-On

— July 12, 2024 — Fashion
Sandy Liang continues to work in collaboration with Salomon to present a new variation of the technical brand's Mary Jane Slip-on silhouette. This joins other collaborative work including the XT-4 trail shoe and the laceless RX Moc. The recent footwear joins the Fall/Winter 2024 roster in the form of technical trail shoes and simplistic recovery moc.

The original model has a single strap and Liang adds more to the foot's security with a Vanilla Ice colorway palette. The second silhouette that makes up the series is a pair of the Speedcross 3 sneaker model. The chunky form is secured with extra-long ribbon laces that adorn the forefoot in a contrasting pink hue and travel upwards to the ankle.

Image Credit: Sandy Liang
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Footwear Innovations - Collaborative designs between brands like Sandy Liang and Salomon introduce hybrid footwear that merges technical functionality with stylistic elements.
2. Technical Trail Shoes - The emergence of technical trail shoes blends performance features with fashionable aesthetics, appealing to both outdoor enthusiasts and urban fashionistas.
3. Ribbon Lace Customization - Innovative lacing systems, such as extra-long ribbon laces, offer unique personalization options that enhance both the fit and visual appeal of footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - The integration of technical and stylistic design elements in footwear creates new market opportunities for specialized and multifunctional products.
2. Fashion Retail - The crossover between outdoor functionality and high fashion in footwear presents retailers with new product lines that cater to a broader consumer base.
3. Sportswear - The development of technically advanced yet stylish footwear introduces fresh innovations in the sportswear industry, reshaping consumer expectations.
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