# Chunky Quilted Sneakers Maison Mihara Yasuhiro and DC Shoes Created the Court Graffik Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-graffik References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/maison-mihara-yasuhiro-dc-shoes-court-graffik-release-date-price/) & [dcshoes.jp](https://www.dcshoes.jp/メンズ/フットウェア/カジュアルシューズ) Japan-based designer [Maison Mihara Tasuhiro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapporo-beer-black-label-x-general-scale) worked in conjunction with footwear label [DC Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-sneaker) on a new sneaker entitled the 'Court Graffik.' The new footwear option takes on a chunky structure and features components that are just as large. This includes a padded tongue, oversized branding and an upper that is constructed from quilted leather materials. The latest Court Graffik sneakers are offered in three colorway options of black, gray and white -- all of which sit atop of contrasting sole units. The branding accents adorn the medial sides and the lacing systems showcase thick laces as a nod to 90s skate culture. Additionally, the wide-set laces are detailed with [Maison Mihara Yashiro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters) branding to round out the entire piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chunky Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional shoe design and materials to create unique and attention-grabbing footwear. - **Quilted Leather:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate quilted leather into various fashion products beyond sneakers to provide a luxurious and stylish touch. - **90s Skate Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into nostalgia for 90s skate culture and incorporate its visual elements into contemporary fashion designs. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine comfort and fashion by developing new shoe structures and incorporating innovative materials in the footwear industry. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional design concepts and materials to push the boundaries of fashion and create unique, statement-making pieces. - **Skateboarding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend skate culture aesthetics with fashion by creating a collaboration between skate brands and fashion designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b33.md) - [Chunky Luxe Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-chrono.md) - [Chunky Plush Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldencush.md) - [Collaborative Canvas Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapporo-beer-black-label-x-general-scale.md) - [Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md)