# Sleek Zipper-Enclosed Shoes Converse Japan Introduces the All-Star 100 Center Zip Slip-On By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-zip-slipon References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/7/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-low-center-zip) & [shop.converse.co.jp](https://shop.converse.co.jp/shop/r/r201060/) Footwear label [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer) Japan drops another captivating makeover of the label's classic silhouette with its new All-Star 100 Center Zip Slip-On shoes. The casual footwear model boasts a zipper enclosure system in place of its laces. The new launch highlights monochromatic hues of sleek black or white colorway options -- each one features its respective zippers tones as well. The silhouette is elevated with elastic gore incorporated on both sides of the tongue. This allows the casual show to have more accessibility as the wearer can slip the piece on like a [Slip-On silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro). Additionally, the [canvas sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror) have minimalist accents, with respective tonal midsoles and toecaps constructed from rubber. There are touches of branding details seen through a blue 'All-Star' found on the black license plate tag at the heel and the outsoles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zipper-enclosed Shoes:** There is an opportunity to explore and innovate on other footwear silhouettes with zipper-enclosed systems, beyond the classic shoe lace. - **Monochromatic Hues:** There is an opportunity to create new collections of products with monochromatic hues of sleek black or white colorway options. - **Elastic Gore Incorporated:** There is an opportunity to explore and incorporate elastic gore for more accessible footwear silhouettes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can innovate on footwear and clothing to use always more zipper-enclosed systems in various items and launching collections with monochromatic hues. - **Rubber Manufacturing:** The rubber manufacturing industry can work on creating new technology or textures that can be used for constructing midsole, toe caps that would match the newest sleek designs of footwear. - **Sports Brands:** Sports brands can further investigate how to incorporate elastic gore to improve accessibility and wearability of footwear products for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md)