# Sporty Baseball Sneakers The Vans MLB Footwear Collection Celebrates the Team Styles By M | Published 2016-07-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/08/vans-mlb-sneakers/) & [van](http://www.van.com) The [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans) MLB baseball sneaker collaboration celebrates the vast amount of American baseball teams in the league with an array of silhouettes and styles complete with the different team logos. The sneakers utilize Van's classic cuts and styles to adorn the uppers with sleek patterns that celebrate different cities. The collection offers a diverse range of styles and colors with each team suited to a specific Vans Authentic shoe model with a wide white sole and laces. The sneakers are simple and understated with miniature versions of the team's logos printed repeatedly on white, blue or grey fabric. Baseball fans can choose between sneakers that celebrate the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series), [New York Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-x-new-york-yankees-collection) and San Francisco Giants to name a few. The sneakers offer fans an alternative wearable to caps and T-shirts to wear to cheer for their favorite team. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sports Logo Sneakers:** Creating collaborations with sports teams to produce branded sneakers allows for more diverse and fashionable expression for sports fans. - **Celebrity Teams Sneakers:** Collaborating with celebrities to create sports team branded sneakers increases appeal and popularity, crossover-ing sports and entertainment industries. - **Nostalgia Sports Sneakers:** Releasing retro-inspired sports team branded sneakers allows for the tapping into the nostalgia and emotional connections linked to the history and culture of a team. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** Incorporating sports team logos into footwear is an innovative marketing approach for sportswear brands to connect with fans. - **Athletics:** Offering sports team branded sneakers caters to the fashion and practical demands of sports performance and sports enthusiasts. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with sports teams to produce branded sneakers can also increase visibility and exposure for entertainment brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag.md) - [Americana Baseball Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-x-new-york-yankees-collection.md) - [Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-x-raised-1.md) - [Sporty Retail Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-new-york-yankees.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md)