# Patriotic Skate Shoes Vans' 'American Freedom' Pack Celebrates the Land of the Free By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-freedom References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/3/vans-american-freedom-pack) & [sneakerpolitics](http://sneakerpolitics.com/collections/vans) American pride and skate culture are made adjacent within [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack)' 'American Freedom' pack. This capsule collection features two well-known Vans silhouettes rendered with patriotic patterning. This isn't the first time the California skate brand has honored America. Following the brand's 2012 'American Flag' [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Hi sneakers, the 'American Freedom' pack features both the Sk8-Hi and the Authentic silhouettes. Vans has rendered both of the recognizable skate shoes with American flag uppers while the Sk8-Hi also features images of a bald eagle. Though these shoes look like the perfect pieces for a 4th of July look, each style also boasts the perfect look for the upcoming festival season. Online sneaker shop [Sneaker Politics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca) is currently retailing both of the patriotic skate shoes on its webstore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Patriotic Footwear:** The trend of incorporating patriotic designs into footwear to celebrate national pride. - **Skate Culture Fashion:** The trend of merging skate culture with fashion, creating unique and stylish skate-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Festival Season Style:** The trend of designing clothing and accessories specifically for the festival season, offering bold and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create patriotic-themed collections, appealing to consumers with a strong sense of national pride. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with skate brands or incorporate skate-inspired elements into their collections, attracting fashion-forward consumers. - **Retail:** Opportunity for online retailers to showcase and sell niche or limited edition patriotic footwear, catering to consumers with specific style preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack.md) - [Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-bolin-x-vans.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Surf-Inspired Pride Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-queer-surf.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md)