# Durable Holiday-Ready Sneakers Converse Addict Introduces its Holiday 2021 Collection of Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-addict-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/converse-addict-holiday-2021-richardson-jack-purcell-chuck-taylor) [Converse Addict](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-addict-jack-purcell) introduces its newest designs for the Holiday 2021 season, showcasing a slew of collaborative projects along with names such as Jack Purcell and Richardson. The new offerings are packed with original detailing, boosted materials, and more. A standout sneaker in the pack is the simplistic low-top sneakers made from canvas materials and lined with GORE-TEX materials to combat the colder seasons that are quickly approaching around the corner. The classic black and white colorway makes its war onto the sneaker along with a Richardson logo that is marked right on the lateral side of the midfoot. The pack also features a [high-cut Chuck Taylor sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) with notable black and white graphics in the shape of stars and stripes. Image Credit: Converse Addict ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Durable Holiday-ready Sneakers:** The trend towards durable, weather-resistant sneakers for the holiday season presents an opportunity for sneaker manufacturers to create new materials and designs to meet this demand. - **Collaborative Projects:** The trend towards collaborative projects among sneaker brands and other designers presents an opportunity for increased creativity and unique limited-edition products. - **Classic Black and White Colorway:** The continued popularity of the classic black and white colorway presents an opportunity for sneaker manufacturers to create new designs and variations within this timeless palette. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can leverage the trend towards durable holiday-ready sneakers by exploring new weather-resistant materials and designs. - **Fashion and Streetwear:** The trend towards collaborative projects and the popularity of the black and white colorway presents an opportunity for fashion and streetwear brands to create limited-edition products and explore unique collaborations. - **Outdoor and Athletic Retail:** The trend towards durable, weather-resistant sneakers presents an opportunity for outdoor and athletic retailers to offer products that can transition seamlessly between different outdoor activities and urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Festive Bold Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-winter-red.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md)