# Construction-Inspired Denim Shoes C2H4 and Vans Join Forces on a Premium Capsule of Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2021-05-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c2h4-and-vans References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/c2h4-vans-era-old-skool-release-info) C2H4 and [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans) work in collaboration to launch a collection of footwear that is inspired by construction. The pack features the Era silhouette and the Old [Skool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool) sneaker model. The Era is detailed with construction blueprints as the main graphic that decorates the model. The Old Skool is detailed in materials that are reminiscent of workwear -- both of which focus intently on detailing. The Era sneakers are made with a sail colorway throughout the upper with rubberized cotton material. The blueprint graphic is adorned in black diagrams and has a black suede heel tab at the back to round it out. The Old Skool is made with a black denim material and also sees suede toe caps for textural contrast. Image Credit: C2H4 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Construction-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with industrial companies and incorporate their materials and designs in creating trendy high-end fashion. - **Graphic-print Sneakers:** Opportunity for sneaker brands to create bold graphic-print designs for their sneakers, giving consumers a wider range of options to choose from. - **Workwear-inspired Shoes:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create shoes using materials that are reminiscent of workwear, combining fashion with function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can look into the construction industry for inspiration and materials to create trendy high-end fashion. - **Sneaker:** Sneaker brands can incorporate graphic prints in their designs to attract consumers who are looking for bolder and unique designs in their footwear. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can experiment with using workwear materials to create shoes that are both functional and fashionable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md)