# Statement Pom Pom-Accented Sneakers These Superga & Charlotte Simone Sneakers Have Playful Designs By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-simone References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/8/charlotte-simone-superga-2017-fall-winter-collection) & [superga](https://www.superga.co.uk/browse/c-DesignerSeries-462/c-CharlotteSimone-499/) For its Fall/Winter 2017 line, Superga and Charlotte Simone joined forces to come up with a collection of 90s-inspired footwear. Included in the collection are three different variations of the [platform silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam): one that's white with hot pink pom poms on the laces, one that's white with indigo pom poms in the same area, and a third that's a slip-on style that has baby pink [faux fur featured on the heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman). All of these variations have unique designs on their midsoles as well, with the pink pom pom model featuring a band of hearts that divides up the platform. In addition, the Superga and Charlotte Simone [sneakers can be customized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you) with artful laces which can be mismatched. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **90s-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating nostalgic design elements into contemporary sneakers. - **Playful Sneaker Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by adding pom poms and faux fur accents to sneakers for a fun and playful twist. - **Customizable Sneaker Features:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by allowing customers to personalize their sneakers with artful laces and mismatched designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by merging nostalgic styles with modern footwear designs. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by introducing playful accessories like pom poms and faux fur to sneakers. - **Personalization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personalization industry by offering customizable features in sneakers, such as artful laces and mismatched designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Modern Collaborative Textile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelotissima.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md)