# Ultra-Distressed Shoe Designs The New BEAMS x PUMA Silhouette is Inspired by Vintage Sweatshirts By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-puma References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/beams-puma-distressed/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/futurearchive_beams/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c20bdc0c-6a42-4593-9015-daa242eafa08) A new [BEAMS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor) x [PUMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma) footwear silhouette enters the game and fashion critics describe the pair as not "pre-distressed" but "pre-destroyed." The two brands certainly took it up a notch, pushing the boundaries of the grimy and worn-in aesthetic appeal to explore its boundaries. The footwear model in question is the Splistream Low Retro—reportedly " a brand new silhouette that riffs on the German sportswear giant's Slipstream model." For this release and experiment, the brands drew inspiration from vintage sweatshirts. One may see a 'SAMPLE' tag on the heel but it is unclear whether that is part of the final design—it likely is. Additionally, there is a dimension of uniqueness to this [BEAMS x PUMA collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma) as each sneaker is finished by hand. Image Credit: BEAMS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Ultra-distressed Footwear:** The trend of pre-distressed and pre-destroyed footwear designs - **Vintage-inspired Aesthetics:** The trend of drawing inspiration from vintage clothing and textiles for design aesthetics - **Hand-finished Products:** The trend of adding a personal touch to finished products by hand ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can adopt ultra-distressed shoe designs and hand-finishing techniques for new product releases - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** The fashion and apparel industry can incorporate vintage-inspired aesthetics into their designs for a unique and nostalgic look - **Craft and DIY Industry:** The craft and DIY industry can offer products and services that teach customers how to distress and finish products by hand ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Collaborative Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-salehe.md) - [Reimagined Stealthy Monochromatic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-model.md) - [Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanghyuk.md) - [Collaborative Sleek Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-speedcat.md) - [Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro.md)