# Chunky Chain Sneaker Silhouettes The COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Collab is Bold & Attention-Grabbing By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chain-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/10/comme-des-garcons-nike-shox-spring-summer-2019) & [comme-des-garcons](http://www.comme-des-garcons.com/) Earlier this year contemporary label [COMME des GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25) collaborated with Nike on the Vandal — a retro-infused stacked shoe, and at Paris Fashion Week, the brands present their new model — a chunky chain sneaker that is exceptionally bold. The silhouette is debuted on the runway with ultra-extravagant outfits, as well as made available in [Triple White](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-white1) and Triple Black colorways. The model boasts Nike's signature spring sole system that surely offers comfort and support. The chain sneaker is decked out in "bling" that effortlessly draws attention. The footwear features a COMME des GARÇONS logo chain that appears in silver for the white rendition and in gold for the black one. Of course, the Nike [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) is monochromatically superimposed on the side. Photo Credits: [Victor Virgile/ Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.ca/photos/victor-virgile?sort=mostpopular&mediatype=photography&phrase=victor%20virgile) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chunky Chain Sneaker Silhouettes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new materials and manufacturing techniques to create more sustainable and eco-friendly chunky chain sneaker designs. - **Retro-infused Stacked Shoes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate smart technology into retro-infused stacked shoes to enhance functionality and user experience. - **Ultra-extravagant Outfits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies into fashion design to create interactive ultra-extravagant outfits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Use 3D printing technology to revolutionize the production process in the fashion industry, allowing for customization and faster time-to-market. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement biomechanical sensors in athletic footwear to provide real-time feedback on performance and injury prevention. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate blockchain technology into luxury goods to enhance transparency and authenticity, mitigating counterfeit products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Minimal Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly.md) - [Technical Platform Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-platform.md) - [Chunky Base Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-portal-1.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md)