# Waist-High Sneakers Daryl Van Wouw Turns Converse All-Stars Into Trousers By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convese-as-trousers-update-daryl-van-wouws-extreme-trainer-design References: [virtualshoemuseum](http://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/vsm/o.php?id=142&col=person&sub=54) & [darylvanwouw](http://www.darylvanwouw.com/) I have been lusting after these grey [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) All-Stars-turned-trousers by designer Daryl Van Wouw for a while. They are a part of his Converse Extension 1 Project. Now it seems Daryl Van Wouw has taken his obsession to the next level with a series of five variations of the extreme trousers inspired by the Converse All-Star. I remain in lust with the thigh high sexy grey ones. The knitted ones are a bit too random, while the brown ones look too lumberjack for my tastes, but every one of these trousers has an awesome design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sneaker Fashion:** The fusion of sneakers and fashion opens opportunities for creative upcycling and customization of footwear. - **High-waisted Bottoms:** The high-waist design trend is expanding to unconventional garments, presenting potential for revamping classic shapes for modern tastes. - **Extreme Trousers:** The trend towards unusual designs for trousers is gaining momentum, providing space for experimentation and bringing back an overlooked category of fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Designers and fashion brands can transform existing styles and challenge norms to create innovative pieces, attracting consumers seeking individuality and sustainability. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can collaborate with fashion designers or develop their own lines of customizable sneakers and high-waisted boots to cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Textile:** Textile producers can leverage innovative materials and processes to make creative clothing designs like waist-high sneakers, pushing fashion towards more sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.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) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md)