# Woven Classic Sneakers This Converse Design Weaves Material for a Stylish Yet Breathable Addition By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-design References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/386692/Converse-s-Woven-Chuck-Taylors-Are-Breathable-And-Stylish-Perfect-For-Summer/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/uk) A new [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) design has given the classic Chuck Taylor model better ventilation and a fresh new texture. As the shoe brand has seen its share of updates in the form of [prints, colorways and much more](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-pack) before, the addition of the woven material opens up a whole new array of options for the Converse design. By giving the shoes a new texture, the weaving of fabric shows subtle variations in color that add to its aesthetic -- staying true to the traditional silhouette while offering a new twist and evolving the shoes. The woven Chuck Taylor's are available in both high and low top versions and have been dubbed by the brand as "the ultimate summer sneaker." This claim comes not only from its [breathable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture), but also its vibrant summer-ready colorways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Woven Material Sneakers:** Sneaker brands can explore the use of woven materials to create more breathable and textured designs. - **Variations in Color:** Brands can experiment with subtle variations in color within woven fabrics to add a unique aesthetic to their products. - **Breathable Footwear:** Footwear brands can focus on creating designs that prioritize breathability for summer-friendly options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Brands in the footwear industry can explore using woven materials in their designs to offer customers breathable and textured options. - **Textile:** The textile industry can create and supply woven fabrics for footwear and fashion brands to use in their products. - **Athletic Apparel:** Athletic apparel brands can create breathable and lightweight sneakers for sports and outdoor activities using woven materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Woven Textural Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-3.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.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) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md)