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The Sperry Top Sider Collection is Preppy

— March 15, 2010 — Fashion
The Sperry Top Sider 75th Anniversary Collection has dropped. Featuring stain and water resistant leather and a shock-absorbent sole and heel, these are going to make getting around a whole lot more awesome.

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Implications - With the return of retro fashion, classic footwear brands are rereleasing updated versions of iconic shoes. These shoes often retain the characteristic features that made them popular in the first place, but feature modern styling cues. Contemporary colorways, a more relaxed aesthetic and the infusion of urban influences are just some of the manifestations of this retro-modern footwear.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-modern Footwear - Footwear brands reviving iconic shoes with modern styling cues and updated materials.
2. Stain/water Resistant Leather Shoes - Shoes with stain and water repellent leather material gaining popularity among consumers.
3. Shock-absorbent Soles - Shoes designed with shock-absorbent soles and heels for enhanced comfort and utility.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel companies can incorporate retro-modern footwear in their product lines for increased consumer appeal.
2. Footwear - Footwear brands can innovate upon shoes designs by integrating features like stain and water-resistant materials and shock-absorbent soles and heels.
3. Outdoor and Adventure - Outdoor and adventure companies can benefit from incorporating stain and water-resistant footwear in their product range for added utility.
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