# Chicken Pox Print Kicks These Converse Polka Dot Sneakers Also Feature Flannel Stripes By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-polka-dot References: [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/2013/02/21/converse-chuck-taylor-stripe-polka-dot/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com) The new [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-flannel-chuck-70) polka dot print is placed over top of a flannel design on these new shoes. Converse continues to reinvent the [Chuck Taylor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) shoe, which has been the brand's signature shoe for almost a century. Converse has recently released a plethora of Chuck Taylor variations, which seems to suggest that the brand isn't planning on abandoning this silhouette any time soon. Converse thinks of the Chuck Taylor as a blank canvas that can hold just about any print that gets thrown at it. In this case, Converse merges polka dot prints that look like chicken pox with a red flannel pattern. The result is a funky, yet earthy look sure to make a statement. These shoes would go great with a pair of washed out slim fitting jeans and a checkered button up rolled up to the elbows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Chuck Taylor Reinvention:** Converse continues to experiment with its signature shoe by releasing a plethora of Chuck Taylor variations. - **Print Mixing:** Converse merges polka dot prints with a red flannel pattern, demonstrating a trend towards bold and unexpected print combinations. - **Funky Classics:** The chicken pox and flannel print on these Chuck Taylor sneakers showcase a trend of revitalizing classic styles with quirky design elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore new print mixing techniques to offer customers unique designs on classic shoe styles like the Converse Chuck Taylor. - **Fashion/streetwear:** Fashion and streetwear brands can capitalize on the trend of revitalizing classic styles by adding unexpected design elements, such as the chicken pox and flannel print on these sneakers. - **Textile/print Industry:** The textile and print industries can experiment with mixing unconventional prints and patterns to create unique effects, like Converse's polka dot and flannel mix, for footwear and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.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) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md)