# Collaborative Saddle Shoe Designs The Brooks x Vault by Vans are New Shoes and Saddle Accessories By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-x-vault-by-vans References: [vans](http://www.vans.com/vault) The '[Brooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-partners-with-jeff-staple) x [Vault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g9-anniversary) by Vans' collection is a collaboration between Vault by Vans, the shoe designs from creative designer Taka Hayashi, and Brooks England, the leather goods manufacturer behind stylish bicycle saddles. In honor of the latter's 150th anniversary and the former's 50th anniversary, the companies have released a set of shoes and Brooks accessories with a coordinated design. The Brooks x Vault by Vans designs are a nod to Vans' American heritage, featuring a distinctly southwestern motif. The designers have labelled it the [Swift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection) motif, and it adorns both the saddles and footwear. Hayashi used a laser-etching process to get the Swift motif on the sneakers, and the saddles receive the design with the use of a molded emboss plate -- a unique and unusual process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Collaborative Shoe Designs:** Collaborations between footwear brands and other industries like leather goods are becoming popular, opening up opportunities for unique and innovative shoe designs. - **Southwestern Motif in Fashion:** The use of southwestern motifs in fashion is gaining traction, offering a chance for designers to create culturally-inspired and eye-catching designs. - **Laser-etching and Molded Embossing Techniques:** The adoption of laser-etching and molded embossing techniques in shoe and accessory manufacturing allows for intricate and precise designs, adding a touch of craftsmanship to the products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore more collaborations with other industries, such as leather goods, to create unique and appealing shoe designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can draw inspiration from cultural motifs like the southwestern style and incorporate them into clothing and accessories for a trendy and diverse product range. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can invest in advanced techniques like laser-etching and molded embossing to offer customized and visually striking products across various industries, including fashion and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Timeless Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders.md) - [Athletic Archive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-partners-with-jeff-staple.md) - [Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-bolin-x-vans.md) - [Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high.md) - [Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Asymmetrical Skate Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billys-x-vans-year-of-the-horse.md)