# Blue Suede Skater Shoes The 'Converse Skateboarding Star Player Mid' Kicks are Rocker Rad By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-skateboarding-star-player-mid References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/10/converse-skateboarding-star-player-mid-kenny-anderson/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [dqmnewyork](http://www.dqmnewyork.com/news/entry/cons_sea_star_anderson_mid/) These '[Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you) Skateboarding Star Player Mid' kicks are a Kenny Anderson custom color way, made for those who are ready to rock out in style. The shoe features the classic Chucks aesthetic with a [navy blue suede finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede). These 'Converse Skateboarding Star Player Mid' shoes are a unique [street shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red) thanks to Anderson's choice of material. With these true blue kicks, you no longer have to worry about fronting the same pair of Chuck Taylors as everyone else on the streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarder-style Footwear:** Brands can disrupt the traditional footwear market by creating unique, edgier footwear styles geared towards skateboarders and streetwear enthusiasts. - **Custom Colorways:** Offering customers the ability to create their own colorway or working with influencers to design a unique shoe can create a sense of exclusivity and foster brand loyalty. - **Suede Finish:** Brands can experiment with new textures and materials in footwear, such as suede or velvet, to create a more luxurious and unique product. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore new materials and textures to create unique and edgier styles that attract skateboarders and streetwear enthusiasts. - **Customization Services:** Companies that offer shoe customization services can capitalize on the demand for exclusive and unique footwear. - **Influencer Marketing:** Companies can partner with influencers and celebrities to design unique shoe designs and attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Blue Tonal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [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) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md)