# DC Superhero Kicks These Converse x Green Lantern Sneakers Brings the Power of Oa to Footwear By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-green-lantern-sneakers References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2011/06/24/converse-x-green-lantern-chuck-taylor-high/) & [journeys](http://www.journeys.com/product.aspx?id=189961) It's the summer of superhero flicks, with many apparel and footwear pieces being modeled after these hot blockbusters. The [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) x Green Lantern Sneakers are the latest kicks that comic book lovers would love to get their hands on. The Converse x Green Lantern Sneakers bring Hal Jordan and Oa to your feet. These are the [Chuck Taylor models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2), so you're getting the high-top style with a canvas upper with this pair of shoes. The entire upper is embedded with graphics of the superhero showing off what he does best. To complement one of [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection)' finest, the laces are in a light green and the interior of the shoe is filled with the Green Lantern logo for that extra touch. It's a solid design that fans will be proud to own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superhero-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity to collaborate with popular comic book franchises to create unique and collectible footwear designs. - **Branded Sneakers:** Opportunity for apparel companies to partner with popular sneaker brands to create limited edition and highly desirable footwear. - **Nostalgic Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to tap into consumer nostalgia by creating designs inspired by popular comic book characters and movies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion and apparel companies to capitalize on superhero film and comic book merchandising by producing footwear inspired by popular franchises. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to partner with popular comic book franchises to create unique and collectible sneaker designs. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies in the entertainment merchandise industry to expand their product lines by creating branded sneakers with popular sneaker brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-coraline.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md) - [Villain-Esque Tonal Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-colorway.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md)