Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 464,003 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 317,959 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 317,959 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,217 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 464,003 cutting edge ideas.

Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs

Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level

— July 14, 2023 — Fashion
Pre-distressed footwear designs have certainly been a focus of many streetwear brands that are pushing the boundaries of shoe aesthetics. Recently, Vans Vault stands out in this category with a new release.

The new Vans Vault skate shoe silhouettes looked pre-worn and come with black duct tape dealing that will make consumers do a double take. Available in Japan, the brand launches two pre-distressed footwear designs—a checkerboard Vans Vault Slip-On and Vault Half-Cab in black and white. Despite their worn-out look, the models feature premium materials and reinforced construction.

The decision to go with the black duct tape as the main visual detail stems from Vans Vault's desire to pay homage to skate culture as skaters often repair their worn-out shoes with duct tape.

Image Credit: Vans
Trend Themes
1. Pre-distressed Footwear - Opportunity for brands to cater to the demand for pre-worn aesthetics in the footwear industry.
2. Duct Tape Accents - Potential for incorporating duct tape designs as a unique and edgy element in shoe aesthetics.
3. Premium Materials and Reinforced Construction - Advancements in shoe manufacturing techniques to produce pre-distressed footwear designs using high-quality materials and construction methods.
Industry Implications
1. Streetwear - Streetwear brands can tap into the trend of pre-distressed footwear to attract fashion-forward consumers.
2. Skateboarding - Skateboarding brands can explore collaborations or product extensions with pre-distressed shoe designs to cater to skate culture enthusiasts.
3. Fashion Accessories - Fashion accessory brands can experiment with incorporating duct tape accents into their products for a unique and unconventional look.
7.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness