# Low-Top Luxe Paneling Sneakers Gucci Gives its Basket Sneaker Model a Low-Top Design Update By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sneaker-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/gucci-basket-sneaker-black-white-green-red-demetra-90s-alessandro-michele-release-information) & [gucci](https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/shoes-for-men/sneakers-for-men/low-top-sneakers-for-men/mens-gucci-basket-sneaker-p-6978822SH901072Guc) Luxury fashion house [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker) introduces a new iteration of the Basket sneaker model with a [low-top update](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-shot) of the silhouette. It is offered in a slew of retro colorway options and is made with inspiration drawn from [basketball culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series) and influences from the 90s era. It blends together traditional house accents with sporty references, which are versatile in design, and easily worn on the courts and on the streets. The colorway options include muted options such as the retro black palette or more bold options of lime green, gold and green, purple, and red. The shoe is constructed from Demetra, which is a special animal-free raw material before being tanned for a sustainable mindset. It also has renewable elements and bio-based properties. Image Credit: Gucci ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Basket Sneaker Low-top Trend:** The trend of low-top basket sneakers with retro colorways combines traditional fashion accents with athletic influences to create a versatile design that can be worn on and off the court. - **Sustainable Athletic Sneakers Trend:** The trend of using animal-free and renewable raw materials to create athletic sneakers offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable fashion industry. - **Retro Colorway Trend:** The trend of offering retro colorways for athletic sneakers provides a unique fashion statement and caters to consumers who crave nostalgia and vintage styles. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Through the use of sustainable materials and athletic influences, this industry can create disruptive innovation opportunities that cater to consumers who value both fashion and sustainability. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** The trend of using renewable and bio-based raw materials for athletic sneakers creates disruptive innovation opportunities for this industry to provide sustainable and unique products. - **Streetwear Fashion Industry:** The retro colorway trend for athletic sneakers offers an opportunity for this industry to provide nostalgic and vintage style options to consumers who value individuality and bold fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-orbit.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker.md) - [Dual-Tonal Plush Functional Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-uptempo-low.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Luxe Leather-Lined Plaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker.md)