# Chunky Canvas Sneakers GANRYU and COMME des GARÇONS Designed a Pair of Stylish Monochrome Shoes By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/comme-des-garcons-ganryu-2016-chunky-canvas-sneakers) & [tres-bien](http://tres-bien.com/comme-des-garcons-ganryu/canvas-sneakers-black) The 'Chunky Canvas Sneakers' from GANRYU and [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2) have a sleek look that's simultaneously eye-catching. The silhouette of the pair ensures this, as the modular material that's used on the upper contrasts starkly with the thick sole. The rubber bottom is marked by unique details to make it standout even more as well -- with parts of the heel and toe raised up from the rest of it for contrast. Meanwhile, the uppers of the [canvas sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-pack) are finished off with black laces to match the rest of the colorway. A few accents of metal contrast this however, as does the beige lining. All in all, the [collaborative design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapporo-beer-black-label-x-general-scale) is perfect for those looking for something that's both subtle and unconventional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Material:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in materials and design by exploring the use of modular materials in the footwear industry. - **Unique Detailing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in aesthetics and functionality by incorporating unique details into the design of footwear. - **Contrasting Accents:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in color and material combinations by incorporating contrasting accents in footwear design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry include the exploration of modular materials, unique detailing, and contrasting accents to create stylish and unconventional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1.md) - [Chunky Retailer Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-96.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl.md)