# Laceless Stark Futuristic Sneakers A-COLD-WALL* Joins Converse on the Aeon Active CX Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2022-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-active-cx References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/a-cold-wall-converse-footwear-collaboration-first-look-images) & [a-cold-wall](https://a-cold-wall.com/pages/acw_cnvs) London-based label [A-COLD-WALL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot)* works in collaboration with [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma) for the first time in two years to launch the new [Aeon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint) Active CX sneaker model for the season. The shoes have a low-top silhouette and laceless design for a futuristic feel. It's designed with silver tones paneling throughout the mesh upper for a sleek touch along with distorted seasonal codes that detail the lateral side of the shoe and the pull tabs. This fuses together perfectly with the heel and the tongue section at the forefoot. The collars are contrasted with soft orange hues and sit on top of a teal tonal midsole, which is designed in a thick shape and accented with a concrete-like texture. Image Credit: A-COLD-WALL* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laceless Sneakers:** The growing popularity of laceless sneakers opens opportunities for companies to innovate designs that remove traditional laces entirely. - **Futuristic Footwear:** As consumers are increasingly drawn to futuristic and distinctive footwear designs, companies can develop innovative and experimental footwear that incorporates bold materials, colorways, and styles. - **Collaborations in Footwear:** Businesses that form strategic partnerships and collaborations, as with A-COLD-WALL* and Converse, can expand their customer base and gain exposure to new markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of laceless sneakers by incorporating this trend into both avant-garde and casual collections. - **Sports and Fitness:** As sneaker designs become more innovative with unique styles not only for fashion but also for sports, the sports and fitness industry can benefit from improved performance innovation that enable top athletes to gain an edge over competitors. - **Retail:** The laceless sneaker trend and futuristic footwear designs created through collaborations are excellent market opportunities for retailers to capitalize on by stocking their shelves with new and innovative footwear releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laceless Collaborative Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-and-salomon.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Futuristic Collaborative Boot Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Minimalist Sporty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-clean-slate.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Laceless Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/610s.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md)