American pride and skate culture are made adjacent within Vans' 'American Freedom' pack. This capsule collection features two well-known Vans silhouettes rendered with patriotic patterning.
This isn't the first time the California skate brand has honored America. Following the brand's 2012 'American Flag' Sk8-Hi sneakers, the 'American Freedom' pack features both the Sk8-Hi and the Authentic silhouettes. Vans has rendered both of the recognizable skate shoes with American flag uppers while the Sk8-Hi also features images of a bald eagle. Though these shoes look like the perfect pieces for a 4th of July look, each style also boasts the perfect look for the upcoming festival season.
Online sneaker shop Sneaker Politics is currently retailing both of the patriotic skate shoes on its webstore.
Patriotic Skate Shoes
Vans' 'American Freedom' Pack Celebrates the Land of the Free
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Footwear - The trend of incorporating patriotic designs into footwear to celebrate national pride.
2. Skate Culture Fashion - The trend of merging skate culture with fashion, creating unique and stylish skate-inspired clothing and accessories.
3. Festival Season Style - The trend of designing clothing and accessories specifically for the festival season, offering bold and eye-catching designs.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Opportunity for footwear brands to create patriotic-themed collections, appealing to consumers with a strong sense of national pride.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with skate brands or incorporate skate-inspired elements into their collections, attracting fashion-forward consumers.
3. Retail - Opportunity for online retailers to showcase and sell niche or limited edition patriotic footwear, catering to consumers with specific style preferences.