# Comfy Hipster High-Tops The Converse Addict All-Star Hi Kicks Feel Like You're Walking on a Cloud By Taylor Keefe | Published 2011-12-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-addict-all-star-hi References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2011/12/22/converse-addict-chuck-taylor-canvas-hi/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com) If you love to sport your Chuck Taylor's but hate the lack of a comfortable sole, the Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers are the perfect remedy for those aching feet. Made with a quality and cushy sole, these premium kicks allow you to maintain a stylish look without the painful by-product of the traditional Chuck Taylor's. Ask any hipster who is a devout consumer of Converse sneakers, and they will whine endlessly about the uncomfortable feeling that comes with wearing Chuck Taylor's. The classic basketball shoe has become a fashion staple for hipsters but the low cost of the shoe is due in part to low-quality construction. Fiends of the brand can curb their Chuck cravings with the Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers, made with a Poron cushion for added comfort, and a Vibram outersole for better traction and to reduce deterioration. The high-end construction of the classic kicks gives Converse junkies their fix, adding more comfort and quality with this premium release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Premium Footwear:** The Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers indicate an opportunity for premium footwear brands to cater to people who prioritize comfort and quality alongside style. - **Sustainable Footwear:** The development of advanced materials for outsoles, like Vibram, indicates an opportunity for sustainably-minded footwear brands to provide products that are durable and long-lasting. - **Fashion Tech:** The use of Poron cushion technology in the Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers indicates an opportunity to integrate technology and fashion, providing consumers with innovative products that deliver enhanced comfort and performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The trend towards premium, sustainable and fashion technology-driven high-top sneakers indicates a need for footwear manufacturing businesses to consider materials, design, and innovation to deliver quality products that cater to different buyer personas. - **Luxury Goods:** The premium quality and comfort of Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers opens up an opportunity for luxury brands to target audiences who prioritize stylish but comfortable and high-quality footwear products. - **Sportswear Retail:** The comfort and style driven innovations in the Converse Addict All-Star Hi sneakers demonstrate an opportunity for sportswear retailers to focus on highly functional and comfortable products that suit the diverse needs of their customers. ## 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) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md)