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# Pony Hair Casual Sneakers
Van's Latest Sneaker Pack Features Deconstructed Pony Hair Materials

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-02-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-pony-hair
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/vans-vault-pony-hair-sk8-hi-release-date-price/) & [ssense](http://ssense.com/)

Vans Cauly introduces a new pack of sneakers that take on some classic footwear models as a foundation, elevating the design with deconstructed pony hair materials across the uppers. The latest pack highlights the 'Cap LX' and the 'Sk8-Hi' -- the Cap LX sneaker is a hybrid design that blends a low top lace-up sneaker with a [slip-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk). It is accented with a branding patchwork that reads "Off the Wall' at the side instead of the usual heel placement.

The Sk8-Hi sneakers feature the same misplaced branding patch in addition to some overlapping panels throughout the sole area. The new series spotlight a color palette that fuses brown and black check tones. There is also a plethora of patchwork made up of cheetah, zebra, and check pony hair panels.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 85% | Activity: 45% | 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

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Deconstructed Materials:** Opportunity to explore innovative and unique designs by deconstructing and using unconventional materials in footwear.
- **Patchwork Patterns:** Opportunity to create visually striking sneakers by incorporating patchwork patterns in various materials and textures.
- **Misplaced Branding:** Opportunity to challenge traditional branding placement and create a distinct identity by placing brand logos in unexpected areas of sneakers.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear:** Footwear industry can explore new design possibilities and cater to consumers seeking unconventional and visually appealing sneakers.
- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can draw inspiration from the use of patchwork and deconstructed materials to create unique and high-fashion footwear.
- **Branding and Marketing:** Branding and marketing industry can explore innovative brand placement strategies by taking inspiration from the misplaced branding trend in sneakers.

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