# Fake-Laced Loafers Donny Miller Creates a Deceptive Slip-On Shoe Design For Vans By Alexa De Fazio | Published 2010-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donny-miller References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/donny-miller-vault-vans-video/) & [vault.vans](http://vault.vans.com/#apr) Street artist Donny Miller from Los Angeles has created a new and innovative design for Vault by Vans--the Donny Miller 'Slip-Up.' Although they may look like the average means to secure your kicks, these shoelaces are just a clever two-dimensional illusion. These Donny Miller Slip-Up shoes really only need to be slipped on. Never trip over your own shoelaces again. I'm sure lazy lace-haters everywhere will be clamoring to get their paws on these sweet kicks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illusionary Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate illusionary designs into their products and create unique visual experiences for customers. - **Minimalist Footwear:** Potential for businesses to innovate and design footwear that eliminates the need for laces, providing convenience and comfort to customers. - **Street Art Influences:** Businesses can capitalize on the popularity of street art and collaborate with artists to create visually stunning and unique products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to combine art-inspired designs with functional and comfortable footwear. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear companies to create lace-less shoes that enhance performance and convenience for athletes. - **Graphic Design:** Potential for graphic design firms to explore creating illusionary designs that deceive the eye and captivate consumer attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Asymmetrical Skate Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billys-x-vans-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md)