# Military Designer Kicks The Converse Chuck Taylor Cordura Combines High Quality & Style By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chuck-taylor-cordura References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/01/converse-all-star-chuck-taylor-cordura/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/) If you're looking for a new pair of sneakers, check out the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) Chuck Taylor Cordura All Stars. The military designed Converse are both stylish and extremely durable. These [cordura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og-Chuck Taylor sneakers are made up of cordura -- a material often used on military wear, performance apparel and more. In other words, own a pair of these bad boys and they'll stick with you through thick and thin. The Chuck Taylor Cordura sneakers are available in selected retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Military-inspired Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to create military-inspired sneakers using durable materials like cordura. - **Durable Materials in Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate durable materials like cordura into their designs, providing consumers with long-lasting and stylish products. - **Performance Apparel Crossover:** There is potential for collaboration between fashion brands and performance apparel companies to create innovative products that combine style and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the use of durable materials like cordura in their products, providing customers with longer-lasting and high-quality sneakers. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can embrace the trend of incorporating military-inspired and durable materials like cordura into their designs, catering to consumers seeking both style and durability. - **Performance Apparel:** Performance apparel companies can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create products that deliver on both style and functionality, incorporating elements like cordura for enhanced durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Mesh-Heavy Bulky Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-cordura.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Ultra-Durable Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og-cordura.md)