# Tear-Proof Skate Shoes The Carhartt Vans 2010 Preview Makes Sure Your Kicks Stay Together By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-vans-2010 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/carhartt-vans-2010-summer-collection/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com) I love it when a design is both functional and cool. Sure, you can try to be both, but really it is a lot harder to achieve then it looks. The [Carhartt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-x-salomon-xalp) Vans 2010 collection will make skating a lot more stress-free. It must weigh on the skaters of the world to know that their shoes could tear at any moment, but with the [leather and canvas upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1) of the Carhartt Vans 2010 kicks, that will be a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tear-proof Skate Shoes:** Innovative materials and construction techniques in skate shoe design to prevent tearing and increase durability. - **Functional and Cool Design:** Integration of functionality and style in product design to enhance user experience and aesthetic appeal. - **Stress-free Skating:** Development of skate shoes that provide comfort and support for improved performance and reduced stress on skaters' feet. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to incorporate tear-proof materials in their shoe designs for athletes and active individuals. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to create stylish and durable footwear options for urban and streetwear fashion enthusiasts. - **Athletic Equipment:** Innovation potential for athletic equipment manufacturers to develop tear-resistant skate shoes for athletes and professional skaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Reworked Rugged Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans.md) - [Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-old-skool-premium-goretex.md) - [Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex.md) - [Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md)