# Summertime Sneakers Converse All Stars Launch Low Profile Version of Classic Chucks By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9sneakers-converse-all-stars References: [needsupply](http://needsupply.com/womens/shoes/all-star-light-ox-8.html#) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) All Stars are a must-have for your shoe collection. In summer, however, it is easy for your favorite [canvas sneaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror) to get a little hot. Since no one wants smelly feet, Converse has launched a lightweight alternative to their classic Chucks that will leave your fashion statement intact and your feet without a funky smell. Converse describes these All Star Light Ox shoes as the “Low profile version of the [classic Chuck Taylor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2).” Now you have another reason to wear your Converse with everything - even in summer! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Sneakers:** Opportunity to create lightweight versions of classic sneakers for comfortable and breathable footwear in the summer months. - **Low Profile Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to launch low profile versions of popular shoes to cater to different style preferences. - **Odor-free Footwear:** Innovation opportunity to develop shoes with materials that prevent odor, offering a more pleasant experience during the summer. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe brands to design and produce lightweight and low profile sneakers for the summer market. - **Fashion:** Disruptive opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate lightweight and low profile sneakers into their summer collections. - **Sports and Athletics:** Opportunity for sports footwear brands to introduce lightweight and low profile sneakers for better performance in warm weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Modernized Lightweight Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weapon-plts-ox.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md) - [Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-sunglasses.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md)