# Pseudo Paper Sneakers David Brownings' Shoe Art Takes a Strong Foothold Among Fans By TopDog | Published 2009-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-brownings References: [thesun](http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2704944/Picas-shoe-makes-trainers-from-PAPER.html) & [davidbrownings](http://www.davidbrownings.com/index.htm) Young and talented Brighton artist David Brownings has created some very colorful and realistic looking sneakers from paper. After creating a pair of psuedo-sneakers for his Illustration and Animation project at the Bristol’s [University of the West of England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baublebar-collegiate-collection), his particular take on modern footwear has taken a foothold among fans. Made from only colored paper, scissors, and regular glue, David Brownings' mock creations were inspired during his short stint working for a shoe shop that specialized in [vintage trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper Sneaker Art:** Artists can explore the innovative use of paper to create realistic and colorful sneaker designs. - **Sustainable Footwear:** There is an opportunity to develop eco-friendly sneakers using alternative materials like paper. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** The popularity of vintage trainers inspires artists and designers to create unique and nostalgic footwear designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists can push the boundaries of traditional mediums and create innovative shoe art using paper. - **Fashion and Retail:** Companies can tap into the market for sustainable footwear by experimenting with materials like paper. - **Vintage Sneaker Market:** The demand for nostalgic fashion items presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to sell unique and retro-inspired sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Sneaker-Celebrating Whimsical Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gone-coastal.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Bold Sculptural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md)