# Funky Fast-Food Footwear The Cheeseburger Vans Combine Skateboard Style with Diner Deliciousness By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-vans References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2011/08/20/cheeseburger-vans/) & [hottopic](http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Shoes/Sneakers/Vans-Cheeseburger-Classic-SlipOns-178661.jsp) Indulge your feet in something delicious by slipping them into a pair of the recently released Cheeseburger Vans. The [iconic skateboard company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover) is known for its eccentric designs and this pair of [slip-on skate shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans) is the perfect example. The Cheeseburger Vans features an artistic and detailed exterior that truly captures the essence of this [fast-food dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-x-heelys-sneakers). Starting with the front of the Cheeseburger Vans decorated as the burger fun with sesame seeds and all, moving towards the back of the shoe is where one will find the patty, ketchup, pickles and cheese. The designers of the Cheeseburger Vans took this design very seriously as the ketchup is spilling down the shoe's heel. **Implications** - Businesses that combine two highly desirable or popular consumer preferences will likely appeal to a much larger audience. Consumers will flock to those products that most embody their personal tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 94% | 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-inspired Fashion:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of combining food and fashion to create unique and attention-grabbing products like the Cheeseburger Vans. - **Artistic Shoe Designs:** There is an opportunity for shoe companies to create artistic and visually appealing designs like the detailed exterior of the Cheeseburger Vans. - **Eccentric Branding:** Companies can attract attention and build a loyal following by embracing eccentric branding, as seen with the Cheeseburger Vans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding:** Skateboard companies can explore collaborations with food or fashion brands to create innovative and eye-catching products. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can venture into the fashion space and create food-inspired merchandise like the Cheeseburger Vans. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can experiment with unique designs and collaborations, drawing inspiration from various industries like the skateboarding and food sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diner Culture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Food-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-x-nike-air-force-1.md) - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md) - [Comfort Food Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-junkies-x-adidas.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Collaborative Donut-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-x-adidas.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md)