# Gingham Print Shoes A Bathing Ape Picnic Check Print Bapesta Sneakers Show Summertime Style By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-bathing-ape-picnic-check-print-bapesta-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/a-bathing-ape-check-print-bapesta/) & [us.bape](http://us.bape.com/) Perhaps inspired by [summer picnics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og) are these A Bathing Ape Picnic Check Print Bapesta Sneakers. Available in 3 colorways, red, black and blue, these A Bathing Ape Picnic Check Print Bapesta Sneakers are a fun way to show summertime style, even if it's raining or you're stuck inside working. These kicks are presently available at several A Bathing Ape flagship stores worldwide. **Implications** - The marriage of menswear to more old-school, feminine styles and prints is a perfect example of low-scale androgyny. Though stylish women are generally open to [androgynous fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4), men seem to have more trouble. Thus, lower degrees of androgyny must be incorporated in small doses, such as shoes with a less-masculine prints or heavily embellished cuff links. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-scale Androgyny:** Incorporating feminine styles and prints into menswear presents opportunities for lower degrees of androgyny. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore incorporating feminine styles and prints into menswear to cater to the demand for lower degrees of androgyny. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Collaborative Gingham-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md)