Fashion is cyclical, and footwear is no exception. Every season, new styles and trends emerge, dictating what we’ll see on the runways and on the streets. If you’re a footwear enthusiast and want to stay ahead, here’s a summary of the shoe trends you need to know this season.

As the fall-winter season approaches, it’s time to review the shoe trends that will dominate the world of fashion. This fall-winter, the runways have presented a mix of styles ranging from classic to bold. Here’s a glimpse of what you need to know to keep your feet fashionable during the colder months of the year.

Shoe trends: high boots

High boots are a staple of the fall-winter season. Whether knee-high or even above the knee, they are versatile and stylish. We’ve been seeing those type of boots from, at least, 4 seasons back.

On-trend colors for fall-winter shoes

This fall-winter, earth tones like brown, olive green, and burgundy will set the tone. These warm and muted colors blend perfectly with the fashion world’s palette during the season.

Leather details

Leather and fur details are in fashion this fall-winter. Whether as trims on boots or as inner lining, leather adds a touch of luxury and comfort to your shoes. An example of this is biker boots, where no other material could represent what the boot itself signifies.

Chunky soles

Chunky soles remain a significant trend. In both boots and shoes, thick soles add a touch of robustness and style to your footwear. Besides adding a few inches in height, they provide comfort.

Chelsea boots in shoe trends

Chelsea boots are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. While they accompanied us last year, this year they come with a fresh twist. We’ll see different colors, from the most traditional to the most daring.

Sneakers

Sneakers  continue to be a fashionable choice this fall-winter. This type of shoe has truly taken center stage in recent years. Wear them with a suit or a dress for a modern and comfortable look.

Glitter and sequins in the fall-winter 2023 shoe trend

This year, glitter, sequins, and metallic finishes are not limited to party wear. They can also be found in shoes, adding a touch of glamour and fun to your everyday outfits.

As you prepare for the fall-winter season, make sure to take note of these shoe trends. Whether you prefer the classic or the bold, there’s a wide variety of styles to choose from. This season, your shoes can be the perfect finishing touch to your fall-winter wardrobe! Learn more about what we do here.

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National products are once again considered a priority to achieve a set of sustainable and economic goals. We have no doubt that Gabarain Shoes‘ formula to create shoes made in Spain is ideal.

Project analysis

Our team of specialists evaluates the design to determine the materials and manufacturing process to follow. Active involvement and collaboration in the design process of each product are highly valued to meet the goals of each client.

Search for raw materials for shoes made in Spain

Based on client indications and our experience, we select materials that guarantee an excellent final finish, always in line with the expectations of the interested party.

Technical advice

During the manufacturing process, the client will receive technical advice on all processes that can improve the final finish of the footwear.

Prototyping

The development of samples is essential to verify the technical feasibility of the different materials used, as well as the final design.

Production of shoes made in Spain

Once the samples and prototypes have received client approval and successfully passed the rigorous tests they are subjected to, our artisans and experts proceed with production.

Quality control

A specialized team with extensive experience ensures a unique human value chain in the industry. Rigorous quality control is carried out individually with each pair.

Footwear crafted with the highest quality materials by the best professionals from the birthplace of footwear. At Gabarain Shoes, we are authentic artisans who champion shoes made in Spain.

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Buying footwear through global brands that manufacture a wide variety of models has become the most common way to buy shoes. Although this type of footwear is the easiest to acquire, this subtracts from the product values ​​that only a handmade shoe from Gabarain can count on.

Handmade footwear has a multitude of benefits and advantages that the final customer values ​​when encountering this type of product.

Exclusive design

Serial production allows the same model to be purchased by a wide variety of people. On many occasions, especially those related to special events and ceremonies, the customer is looking for a more exclusive product with a unique style. It is then that he decides to opt for a handmade product with which he feels different and unique from the crowd.

Any own and exclusive design will allow the brand greater differentiation and recognition by the public of Gabarain products.

Comfort

Another of the virtues of handmade footwear is the comfort and health they bring to each step. Buying low-quality footwear can seriously affect our body.

For this reason, it is important that the products sold by our brand avoid discomfort, regulate the humidity to which the customer’s foot is exposed and be a durable product.

Durability

If the handmade footwear created in Gabarain is characterized by something, it is by having raw materials and suppliers of the highest quality that allow the shoe to be much more resistant than any mass-produced shoe.

In addition, its handmade manufacturing process increases the security of knowing that the created footwear has been made using the most innovative and appropriate techniques for each footwear model.

The Gabarain professionals carry out their work by hand carefully, with dedication and providing a distinctive touch and great resistance to each shoe. All this thanks to the more than 30 years of experience that its professionals have.

Undoubtedly, opting for the sale of handmade footwear such as the one manufactured in Gabarain will bring great benefits and differentiation. In addition, it will be reflected in the brand image and public opinion of the brand in a really positive way.

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The materials of the footwear are very important, as they are the protagonists of the quality of the footwear. There are different types of materials that provide different qualities to the shoes, which allow them to adapt to the needs that the user has and is looking for: If you want more breathability, greater resistance, thermal insulation, comfort, etc. On this occasion, the Gabarain team will show you the properties of each of the materials we use when making our shoes.

Leather

Leather is the star material in our footwear, as it offers exceptional quality with unique properties. This material is the most used in the elaboration of shoes because it offers a great resistance, it is durable, flexible, and there are different types, colours, and with different prices. It is a great material with which you can make attractive, functional and fashionable footwear. The leather can be of different kinds, which also affects the qualities that the shoe will have, for example, a thin leather breathes more and adapts like no other shoe. On the other hand, a thick leather shoe can be heavy, warmer and susceptible to water absorption. The handmade leather shoe is a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Textile fabrics

Textile fabrics for footwear provide different qualities to the shoe and have a variety of properties, such as different colours, weaves, fibres and denier. The denier is the equivalent of the weight of the yarn where 1 denier = 1 gram per 9,000 linear metres of yarn. This type of material is used for lighter, more flexible and comfortable footwear, such as sports or casual shoes. These textiles come in many types of fibres, such as cotton, nylon, wool, polyester, lycra, polypropylene, etc. Each of these brings a different property and appearance. This material is considered an exceptional resource for designers, as there is an infinity of colours, patterns, fabrics and prints to create all kinds of designs. Textile has a special place in footwear design.

Synthetics

This material is called by many names, from synthetic leather, leatherette, PU, PVC, or vegan leather, etc., and is a material also widely used in the design of modern sports footwear. Synthetic leather made of high-quality PU is manufactured with a water-resistant PU microfibre base. Nowadays, in order to be able to design shoes, it is necessary to have knowledge of synthetic materials, as this offers us as designers a great variety of textures, different characteristics, colours, etc. Synthetic fabrics are materials that can be reused and recycled, so if you are looking for a sustainable shoe that gives you great comfort, this type of material is the one you are looking for. Discover our commitment to the environment and how we support sustainability.

Foam

Foam is another essential material in the manufacture of footwear, as it is one of the materials that also provides unique properties. There are many types of foam, generally we can find two:
Open cell foam: the plastic compounds that form the foam cells are open, air and water interfere freely, thus providing the footwear with great breathability and ventilation. This foam is available in different densities, and in almost any thickness and colour.
Closed cell foam: the individual cells are closed or sealed, and do not allow the internal foam gas to escape. The midsoles of sports shoes are made of this type of foam. The most common foams of this type are EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), PE (Polyethylene), SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), PU (Polyurethane), latex and neoprene. Each has different qualities, e.g. EVA foam is used to reinforce materials made with mesh for waterproofing. On the other hand, SBR and neoprene are used when a more elastic footwear is required, while latex is used to cover the shoe’s upper or to cover the neckline. As for PE foam, it is a lighter material but not as durable, so its use is limited.

All these materials are the most common in the elaboration and manufacture of footwear, each one provides different properties depending on the utility that you want to give to the shoes or slippers, but there is no material better than another. What is best for a running shoe is not necessarily the best material for work boots. At Gabarain we carefully select every detail of each shoe so that it provides the best qualities, taking into account durability, service rates, comfort, and above all and very importantly, style.

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At Gabarain we understand ecology as an extensive process, especially in the multifaceted footwear manufacturing industry. However, we are fully committed to a more sustainable future.

We have set out to reduce our environmental impact and make our green goals a reality as we are in the process of researching and developing eco-friendly alternatives.

Together with some of our best suppliers, we have already taken steps to ensure our long-term commitment to becoming an environmentally conscious company.

We are at the beginning of a major transition towards sustainability.

From the raw materials we use, to our facilities, distribution centres and offices. We look closely at all aspects of our supply chain to identify areas for improvement.

We are committed to setting and meeting specific targets. At Gabarain we are determined to reduce our impact on the environment and ultimately achieve our goal of producing shoes with the smallest possible carbon footprint.

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