# Rockstar Sneakers Converse Designs Metallica and AC/DC Trainers for ‘Rock' Series By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-that-rock-metallica-ac-dc-themed-trainers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/01/converse-music-collection-metallica-acdc-all-stars/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/) Last fall, we brought you [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse)’s Black Sabbath-inspired shoes, and the [Metallica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica) and AC/[DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-and-palm-nft-studio) trainers released by Converse are no less badass. Creating sneakers themed after musicians is a good idea on paper, but I am not convinced it works in practice. The designs don’t massively win me over, but are due out in Autumn 2009 in a ‘Rock’ collection based entirely around the gods of rock that are AC/DC and Metallica. There are five Chuck Taylor high-top designs and one low-top pair in the collection, all featuring iconic imagery from these bands’ legendary careers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music-inspired Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations with popular musicians to design and release sneakers inspired by their music. - **Iconic Band Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique merchandise collections inspired by iconic bands, appealing to their dedicated fan bases. - **Limited Edition Footwear Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer limited edition footwear collections that target niche markets, such as rock music enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the music industry to create unique and themed footwear collections that cater to various fan bases. - **Music Merchandise Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with popular bands to design and produce exclusive merchandise that resonates with their fans. - **Fashion Retail Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce limited edition and music-inspired fashion collections to attract a younger, music-loving demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.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) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Alt Metal Band-Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-2.md)