# Glossy Laminate Kicks Converse Addict Chuck Taylor Hi Enamel Shines Like a Star By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-hi-enamel References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/12/08/converse-addict-chuck-taylor-hi-enamel/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com) The new [Chuck Taylor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) Hi Enamel kicks from the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared) Addict collection is a vibrant pair of shoes perfect for the holidays. As always, the festive season gets people in the mood to dress up and the new [Converse high-tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) follow suit in kicking it up a notch. Featuring a bright blue enamel patent leather, the sneaker is actually wearable in wet and cold weather. The Chuck Taylor Hi Enamel shoes add a touch of glam this season to the streetwear brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glossy Footwear:** There's an opportunity to introduce glossy finishes in other footwear styles. - **Patent Leather Apparel:** Patent leather jackets, pants and skirts might be the next big trend in fashion. - **Wet and Cold Weather Fashion:** Brands can innovate on materials and design to create more fashionable and functional wet weather apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can experiment with glossy finishes on other shoe styles. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore the use of patent leather in their apparel collections. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Companies can develop new materials and designs to create trendy yet practical apparel for wet and cold weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Festive Bold Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-winter-red.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md)