# Fête Footwear Sneaker collections incorporate festive holiday drops. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 2, 2017 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fte-footwear ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Fête Footwear trend? **Fête Footwear:** Sneaker brands have moved to incorporate a more expansive succession of holiday drops that serve to capitalize on the excitement of festive nostalgia, the thrill of a limited release and the inherent desire to find a shoe that provides a means of self-expression. This progression demonstrates that when serving passionate fan bases such as the sneaker and streetwear communities, individuals are remaining open to imaginative releases due to a culture that views the ability to stay on top of the fast succession of releases as a social badge of honor. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 13, 2016 to Feb 1, 2019 - Published: Mar 2, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Fête Footwear trend ### Holiday-Themed Sneakers Sneaker brands have embraced incorporating festive drops for holidays, resulting in a cultural phenomenon where imaginative releases are viewed as a social badge of honor. ### Mini-Me Sneaker Sets Brands, such as Nike, have expanded their product offerings to include matching mini-me sneaker sets for mothers and their children. ### Heart Accents Incorporation of playful heart accents as a romantic touch for Valentine's Day is a growing trend in the sneaker industry. ## What the Fête Footwear trend means for industry ### For Footwear Industry The footwear industry is at the forefront of creating innovative holiday-themed drops that incorporate playful elements. ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry can stay ahead of trends by incorporating holiday elements in their products, as well as releasing matching apparel to go with holiday-themed sneakers. ### For Parenting Industry The parenting industry can tap into the trend of mini-me sneaker sets, as buying matching shoes can strengthen the bond between parents and their children. ## Workshop question Would your product benefit or suffer from a hyper-targeted re-interpretation? ## Trend signals for Fête Footwear Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Fête Footwear trend 11 featured examples from Jan 13, 2016 to Feb 1, 2019. - [Valentine's Day Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-sneaker1): Nike and Emotionally Unavailable Work with an AF 1 Silhouette (Category: Fashion) Implication: The footwear industry can leverage the trend of releasing special edition sneakers for Valentine's Day to boost sales and engage with consumers in a more personalized way. - [Easter-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack): The PUMA Easter Pack is Honoring the Spring Holiday with Style (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands and retailers can release special collections for various cultural events to increase customer engagement and brand awareness. - [Mother's Day Sneaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minime-sneaker): Nike's New Mini-Me Sneaker Sets Come in Sizes for Babies and Adults (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for athletic footwear companies to expand their product lines and offer mini-me sneaker sets that cater to both parents and children. - [Romantic Dessert Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romantic-dessert): The ASICS GEL-Ltye III Valentine's Day Shoes Look Like Strawberries (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing limited edition collections that cater to specific events or holidays, such as Valentine's Day. - [Chinese Holiday Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-new-year-pack): The Jordan Brand Has Unveiled a Chinese New Year Pack (Category: Fashion) Implication: Sportswear giants like Adidas, Under Armour, Puma, and Reebok can produce sneaker lines that appeal to an increasingly diverse customer-base. - [Metallic Holiday-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-basket-heart): The New Puma Basket Heart Model is Referred to as the 'Bauble' (Category: Fashion) Implication: Designing and incorporating seasonal-themed footwear collections to increase the sales of sneakers and capture the interest of the customers. - [Kid's Jack-o'-Lantern Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern): Nike Updated Its 'Foamposite' Model with a Playful Halloween Theme (Category: Fashion) Implication: Companies like Nike can continue to innovate their product offerings by incorporating new themes and designs to attract buyers who value unique and trend-driven items. - [Chinese Holiday-Celebrating Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanxiao): adidas' Yuanxiao Sneakers Celebrate a Lantern Festival (Category: Fashion) Implication: Sportswear brands can take inspiration from cultural holidays to release limited edition collections for enthusiasts. - [Premium Leather Holiday Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vans-vault): This New Vans Vault Line Has a Refined Vintage Aesthetic (Category: Fashion) Implication: Collaborations between footwear brands and tanneries can lead to innovation in the footwear industry, creating new types of high-quality and durable leather sneakers. - [Festive Ireland-Inspired Kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-1): Nike's Newest Air Force 1 Design Honor St. Patrick's Day (Category: Fashion) Implication: This industry can capitalize on the holiday spirit by releasing seasonal clothing and accessories. - [Heart-Accented Sporty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-superstar-shoe): The adidas Superstar Shoe is Elegantly Equipped for Valentine's Day (Category: Fashion) Implication: The footwear industry can tap into the trend of heart-accented sneakers by incorporating romantic designs into their product lines. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)