Licorice-Inspired Kicks

The YSL High Top Sneakers Fall/Winter 2010 Collection is Yummy

Yves Saint-Laurent has presented yet another pair of high-top sneakers as a part of its YSL Fall/Winter 2010 collection, and there's no doubt that the fellas will be drooling all over these bad boys as well.

The high tops feature a premium leather option and include waxed laces. These Sk8 Hi-inspired shoes feature the YSL logo embossed on the tongue. Be sure to check out the gallery for a closer look at these coveted, luxury kicks.

Premium Leather Sneakers
Opportunity for innovation lies in creating high-top sneakers with premium leather options.
Embossed Logo Tongues
Disruptive innovation can be found by incorporating embossed logos on the tongues of sneakers.
Waxed Laces
There is potential for disruption in the market by introducing high-top sneakers with waxed laces.

Who This Affects Most

Luxury Fashion
The luxury fashion industry can explore the trend of creating premium leather high-top sneakers with embossed logos and waxed laces.
Footwear
The footwear industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating premium leather options, embossed logo tongues, and waxed laces into their high-top sneaker designs.
Sportswear
The sportswear industry can discover disruptive innovation by offering high-top sneakers with premium leather, embossed logo tongues, and waxed laces for a luxurious and unique athletic footwear option.
SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 65%
Activity 91%
Freshness 8%

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