# Stylishly Functional Skate Shoes These New Converse Skateboarding Shoes Are Stylishly Functional By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-skateboarding-shoes References: [nikeinc](http://nikeinc.com/converse/news/converse-announces-fall-2013-cons-collection) Though they come in many different colors and materials, the new [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2) skateboarding shoes don’t exactly look too far off from Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor design. These skate shoes, along with lifestyle footwear are a part of Converse’s Fall 2013 CONS Collection, show off the familiar platform-like molded outsole we see on Chucks. Converse put in special work for the [Skateboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition) collection. [Nike’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) Lunarlon sockliner and memory foam are integrated for better performance. They are offered in mid and low-top cuts that are finished in leather and suede for a street-style look. The lifestyle shoe collection makes a statement with contrasting color tones. It also includes a patriotic heritage piece called PRO BLAZE that comes in red, white and blue. The PRO BLAZE is finished off with blended suede and premium leather detailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Skate Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop skate shoes with advanced performance features, such as integrated memory foam and Lunarlon sockliner, to enhance skateboarders' performance. - **Street-style Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lifestyle footwear that combines street-style aesthetics with comfort and contrasting color tones to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Premium Leather Detailing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of footwear that incorporates blended suede and premium leather detailing to offer a more luxurious and high-quality option for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboarding Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative skateboarding equipment, including skate shoes, that combines functional design with style to meet the evolving needs of skateboarders. - **Fashion and Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new fashion and footwear products that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of style-conscious consumers, incorporating advanced performance features and unique design elements. - **Leather and Suede Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new manufacturing techniques and materials for leather and suede to create premium, blended options that offer enhanced durability and luxurious aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-sunglasses.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md)