These Shoes Were Inspired by Vintage Sneakers from the 20th Century
Mishal Omar — August 24, 2016 — Fashion
References: uncrate & footwearnews
The 'PF Flyers x Todd Snyder Grounder' are a pair of vintage sneakers that were designed with the inspiration of 1940s and 1950s US military boots.
The designer is often inspired by the military and so introducing these particular shoes was particularly important to him. The shoes come in either an olive green or black style and have black midsoles and outsoles. The military inspiration behind these vintage sneakers is clear as their canvas material, colors and structure all indicate what they were designed after.
By recreating a design that was prominent in earlier days, the brand is able to reinterpret the past in a way that is still fashionable, modern and appealing to Millennials.
The designer is often inspired by the military and so introducing these particular shoes was particularly important to him. The shoes come in either an olive green or black style and have black midsoles and outsoles. The military inspiration behind these vintage sneakers is clear as their canvas material, colors and structure all indicate what they were designed after.
By recreating a design that was prominent in earlier days, the brand is able to reinterpret the past in a way that is still fashionable, modern and appealing to Millennials.
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Sneakers - Recreating and updating vintage sneaker designs for modern consumers.
2. Military-inspired Fashion - Bringing military aesthetics and functionality to contemporary fashion products.
3. Nostalgic Design - Reinterpreting past fashion trends to appeal to nostalgic consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into nostalgic trends and create unique designs inspired by the military.
2. Footwear - Innovating in the footwear industry by incorporating vintage military-inspired elements into modern shoe designs.
3. Consumer Goods - Creating consumer goods that combine retro aesthetics with contemporary functionality to meet the preferences of nostalgic consumers.
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