# Luxe Calfskin Engraved Sneakers Valentino Introduces the Bounce Sneakers for Fall/Winter 2018 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/valentino-bounce-sneaker-black-fall-winter-2018) & [us.oki-ni](https://us.oki-ni.com/69valm1092blk-valentino-bounce-sneaker-in-black-qy2s0b05vrn) Luxury fashion house [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1) introduces the new Bounce sneakers that were specifically designed for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The latest footwear model is completed in an all-black tonal finish with speckled details as a subtle contrast. The sneakers are carefully manufactured and created with a completion of [premium calfskin leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20) in a silver-tone throughout the uppers, with a rubber sole foundation. Notably, the sneaker boasts branding details in the form of the 'VLTN' emblem incorporated through a sideways engraving process on the speckled soles and on the [black suede patched heel area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) -- the soft material is accented with a contrasting white "Valentino." The seasonal Bounce sneakers are now available for purchase online at Oki-Ni. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Material Sneakers:** Opportunity to incorporate high-quality materials, like premium calfskin leather, into sneaker designs. - **Subtle Branded Details:** Incorporating branding through subtle details, like engraving processes, can add value to luxury footwear designs. - **Tonal Finishes with Contrast Details:** Creating tonal finishes with contrasting details, like speckles, can add interest and sophistication to sneaker designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Footwear:** The use of high-quality materials and subtle branding details creates opportunities for innovation in luxury footwear design. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of incorporating luxury elements into everyday footwear designs. - **Leather Goods:** The use of premium calfskin leather in sneaker designs presents opportunities for innovation and expansion in the leather goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Luxe Streamlined Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-flash.md) - [Premium Pleated Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawyer-sneaker.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Vibrant Luxurious Panelling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-orbit.md)