# Printing-Inspired Footwear Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-08-23 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-midtops References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/08/22/not-ordinary-footprints-these-converse-mid-tops-let-you-print-ink-on-the-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-ordinary-footprints-these-converse-mid-tops-let-you-print-ink-on-the-go) & [tabb.me](https://www.tabb.me/) Instagrammer Taylor Tabbs has released visuals of "a collaboration that could only exist in the imagination," featuring the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) Mid-Top silhouette and an unlikely source of inspiration. The design draws attention as one immediately recognizes the logo of HP—the American multinational information technology company. Taylor Tabbs has called his stunning and surprising creation 'Footprints' and the level of playful detail on these imaginative Converse Mid-Tops is quite impressive. The shoes, which offer a white canvas for Taylor Tabbs thanks to their minimalism, even incorporate "a genuine print cartridge" on their exterior body. This integration showcases Taylor's imaginative transformation of concept to reality, sparking curiosity about the convergence of distinct realms. The unconventional pairing of [technology and footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker) inspires creative thinking and challenges norms. Image Credit: Taylor Tabbs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Print-inspired Footwear:** The unconventional pairing of technology and footwear inspires creative thinking and challenges norms. - **Imaginative Collaboration:** The stunning and surprising creation of 'Footprints' sparks curiosity about the convergence of distinct realms. - **Playful Design Details:** The level of playful detail on these imaginative Converse Mid-Tops is quite impressive. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Footwear:** The integration of technology in footwear presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and footwear industry. - **Technology and Electronics:** The collaboration between Converse and HP demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the technology and electronics industry. - **Art and Design:** The imaginative transformation of concept to reality in 'Footprints' highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-through-the-ropes.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md)