# Hairy High-Fashion Sneakers Alexander McQueen Puma Shoes are Designer Kicks with Personality By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-puma-shoes References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/08/28/puma-by-alexander-mcqueen-fallwinter-2012-joust-street-climb-high-top-sneakers) & [kithset](http://kithset.com/) The [Alexander McQueen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-6) [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair) shoes are a collaborative designer effort between high-fashion brand Alexander McQueen and sportswear company Puma. The products of this collaboration are two high-top sneakers made of premium leather. The Joust has a quilted heel and a removable lace guard and is available in black leather, metallic leather and pony hair. The [Street Climb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinson-one7) Mid matches suede with leather. Available in a diverse array of different styles, these shoes can be dressed up or dressed down for most instances. The pony hair Joust sneaker is a statement shoe, and though they can't go with everything, they'd pair nicely with jeans and a white t-shirt. The Alexander McQueen Puma shoes are available online at the KITHNYC website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Designer Efforts:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and combine expertise in fashion and sportswear, creating unique and highly desirable products. - **Premium Material and Unique Designs:** Demand for high-quality, luxurious sneakers with distinctive designs opens up opportunities for innovative footwear brands. - **Versatile Fashion Footwear:** Growing market for sneakers that can be styled for both casual and upscale occasions, providing versatility and convenience to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Sportswear:** Fashion and sportswear brands can explore collaboration opportunities to create high-end sneakers that merge style and performance. - **Luxury Footwear:** Luxury footwear brands can leverage premium materials and unique designs to offer exclusive and coveted sneakers to affluent consumers. - **Retail and E-commerce:** With the increasing popularity of designer collaborations, retailers and e-commerce platforms can capitalize on the demand for premium sneakers and curate exclusive collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Spikey Base Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-mostro-1.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Prickly Monochromatic Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d-1.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Retro Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-ls.md) - [Monochrome Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather.md) - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro.md)