# Lightweight Chuck Taylors Converse and Barneys NYV Create Feather Light Kicks By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-barneys-nyc References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/converse-barneys-nyc-chuck-taylor-ox-collection/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com) Well look who just got a little bit snazzier, with all sorts of ultra bright colors, and some seriously futuristic fabrics; the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) and Barneys NYC [Chuck Taylors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) are going to blow your mind. Alright, they may not blow your mind, but they will come close, very close. The Converse and Barneys NYC kicks feature an [ultra lightweight rip-stop nylon upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror), meaning that they will have a slight glamorous sheen to them. Classy and comfortable, my kind of kicks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Lightweight Sneakers:** Incorporating new fabric technology into the sneakers to create lighter shoes can lead to disruptive innovation in fashion industry. - **Colorful Footwear:** The use of bright and neon colors in footwear can attract younger generations and create a new trend in the market. - **Futuristic Design:** Creating sneakers with a futuristic design can spark creativity and bring a new level of innovation to the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The trend of creating lightweight and futuristic sneakers can change the way we think about fashion and footwear. - **Sportswear:** Lightweight sneakers can lead to the production of sportswear that can improve athletic performance. - **Retail:** Incorporating new technologies and designs in fashion products can attract customers and lead to new business opportunities in retail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Modernized Lightweight Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weapon-plts-ox.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md)