# Iconic Cartoon Skater Sneakers These Disney-Themed Vans Sneakers are a Classic Pair By M | Published 2013-07-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneythemed References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/06/26/vans-vault-disney-sneaker-collection/) & [shop.vans](http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/home/index.html) [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection)-themed products have managed to remain updated and stay current through countless generations. These Disney-printed [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) combine the iconic and lovable prints of some Disney’s most popular cinematographic moments from several of the famous cartoon films. The most popular Vans skate sneaker, the [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Hi and the Authentic, feature Disney-themed mash-up prints of Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Donald Duck. The Sk8-Hi sneakers come in either red or blue with the back portion of the shoe covered in either a black and white Mickey Mouse print, or a technicolor Donald Duck print. The Authentic sneakers come with a Disney print featured across the entire shoe. My favorite pair are the Vans Authentic sneakers in blue with tiny yellow Winnie the Poohs. A youthfully nostalgic team-up, I’m glad Disney opened its vault to the Vans sneaker brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Disney-themed Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with Disney to create iconic and nostalgic footwear - **Iconic Cartoon Prints:** Innovative designs featuring popular cartoon characters offer unique branding opportunities for fashion companies - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Resurgence of nostalgic fashion trends presents opportunities for brands to capitalize on sentimental consumer preferences ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can collaborate with Disney to create iconic and collectible sneakers - **Fashion Merchandise:** Fashion retailers can incorporate iconic cartoon prints into their product offerings - **Entertainment Licensing:** Licensing companies can work with cartoon brands to create nostalgic fashion products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Playful Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-vespa.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md)