# Timeless Tribute Footwear The Converse First String Standards Shoe is Hip and Vintage By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-first-string-standards References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/08/03/converse-first-string-standards-dr-j-pro-leather/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/) The new [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) First String Standards Shoe is a tribute to the infamous Dr. J who rocked a similar sneaker while dominating on the basketball court back in the 1970s. Today's version of the Converse First String Standards shoe brings just as much [court and street style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-1) as the original. Made using a clean white leather exterior with accents of navy and 'Dr. J' inscribed in gold, the Converse First String Standards Shoe is timeless. With a high-cut design and blue and white laces, this shoe is perfect for anyone looking to keep things fresh on and off the court. **Implications** - Businesses that devote their efforts to restoring the popularity of [vintage or signature items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kareem-abduljabbar) will fare well within today's market. Consumers looking to satisfy nostalgic cravings will likely invest in such products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to create or revive vintage or signature shoes to appeal to nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **High-top Sneakers:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate with a high-cut design and unique color combinations to offer consumers a fresh take on a classic shoe style. - **Tribute Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to create nostalgic tribute merchandise that pays homage to iconic figures or moments from the past, tapping into consumer's emotional connection and attachment to the past. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can innovate by creating vintage-inspired shoes with unique design elements and tribute merchandise to revive iconic figures and court or street style. - **Apparel Industry:** The apparel industry can incorporate high-top sneakers into their athleisure lines, combining function and fashion for consumers seeking to express their individual style. - **Sports Industry:** The sports industry can collaborate with footwear brands to create signature shoes for iconic players past and present, resulting in an emotional connection and increased brand loyalty for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Heritage Loafer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-purcell-1935.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.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)