# Jewel-Studded Sneakers These Christian Louboutin Crystal Sneakers Take Couture to the Streets By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-crystal-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/10/04/christian-louboutin-crystal-sneakers-fallwinter-2010/) & [christianlouboutin](http://www.christianlouboutin.com/) This staple French luxury shoe designer takes style to the streets with these [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loubifamily) Louboutin Crystal sneakers. These glamorized high-tops come in two colors of black and beige. Matched with suede trimming and [all-over embellished rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls), these kicks are sure to grab some attention. These Christian Louboutin Crystal sneakers will definitely add some extra bling for the sneaker-heads who want to shine. **Implications** - With the economy slowly coming out of a recession, consumers are now enjoying the small luxuries in life. Jewel-studded sneakers are just one way for companies to infuse their products with a sense of opulence. Industries should consider how to give products a touch of splendor while maintaining practicality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Streetwear:** As consumers enjoy small luxuries in life, there is a trend emerging for infusing streetwear with a sense of opulence, seen through jewel-studded sneakers. - **Embellished Accessories:** The desire for products with added bling, such as the rhinestone-covered Christian Louboutin sneakers, is driving a trend towards highly-embellished accessories that stand out from the crowd. - **Fashion Meets Function:** The combination of practicality with a touch of glamour in these crystal-studded sneakers presents an opportunity for the development of fashion-forward footwear that is both stylish and functional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can use the trend of luxury streetwear as an opportunity to develop products that highlight opulence while still being practical for everyday wear. - **Footwear Industry:** The growing trend of highly-embellished accessories highlights the opportunity for the footwear industry to create products that are visually striking and stand out from the crowd. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The desire for small luxuries in life presents an opportunity for the luxury goods industry to create products that provide a sense of opulence, such as jewel-studded sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Crystallized Streetwear Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-1.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md)