# Futuristic Chunky Skenaers Vans Debuted the New City TRL Collection Designed with Enhanced Grip By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-trl References: [vans](https://www.vans.com/shop/earth-city-trl-glacier-grey-drizzle) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/shop/earth-city-trl-marshmallow-rainy-day) [Chunky sneaker silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker) have been dominating the fashion world and skater shoe brands [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) is catering to this market with the launch of its new City TRL Collection. These futuristic kicks come as a new way to way to show off your style with its eye-catching aesthetic. The City TRL Collection was designed with comfort in mind and offers increased functionality thanks to the new Vans Smart Rubber technology that provides [grip in any weather condition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex). Plus, the sneaker features a single-piece midsole/outsole that's flexible, lightweight, and offers impact protection. These avant-garde sneakers also include suede, textile, and synthetic uppers and are available in two colorways including Marshmallow/ Rainy Day and Glacier Grey/ Drizzle. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 Sneaker Trend:** Opportunity for athletic and fashion brands to design and market chunky sneakers with futuristic and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Vans Smart Rubber Technology:** Opportunity for shoe brands to utilize Vans' Smart Rubber technology for enhanced functionality and grip in any weather condition. - **Single-piece Midsole/outsole Trend:** Opportunity for athletic and fashion brands to design and market sneakers with flexible, lightweight, and impact-protecting single-piece midsole/outsole features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** The chunky sneaker trend and Vans' Smart Rubber technology presents an opportunity for athletic footwear brands to innovate and enhance functionality in their products. - **Fashion Industry:** The chunky sneaker trend presents an opportunity for fashion brands to design and market sneakers that cater to the fashion-forward consumer. - **Technology Industry:** The Vans Smart Rubber technology presents an opportunity for technology companies to collaborate with shoe brands to develop innovative solutions for enhanced functionality in footwear products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Rugged Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath-1.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-trail.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md)