# Luxe Reptilian High-Tops The En Noir x BUSCEMI High-Tops Feature a Crocodile Emboss By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-noir-buscemi-high-tops References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/9/en-noir-x-buscemi-125mm-high-top) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/tags/buscemi) For high-end shoe connoiusseurs, the En Noir BUSCEMI High Tops are a must-have. These [crocodile and leather infused sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) are the definition of high fashion. BUSCEMI is known for their Gourmet Footwear, alongside their BUSCEMI [leather skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntington-skate-shoe) that had the Internet talking earlier this year. This time, they've hooked up with leather experts En Noir for a luxury model of the Buscemi 125 mm High-Tops. These sneakers have been transformed from the top down, featuring a carved crocodile leather throughout the uppers. The unique upper and heel tabs give this sneaker some additional flair, while a gold BUSCEMI stamps the side. Throw in a [AF1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver)-inspired outsole and you have yourself an instant classic. The En Noir BUSCEMI High Tops are priced at $945 and upon purchase, you will be envy of all your friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce luxury sneakers with unique materials and features for high-end shoe connoisseurs. - **Crocodile Embossed Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market sneakers with a crocodile leather upper, offering a luxurious and stylish option in the footwear industry. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Form partnerships between fashion brands to create limited edition, high-end sneakers that combine unique styles and materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and collaborations to create high-fashion sneakers that cater to luxury consumers. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique design elements and premium materials, such as crocodile leather, into footwear products to target affluent customers. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce high-end sneakers with premium craftsmanship and exclusive collaborations to appeal to the luxury goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Loafer-Sneaker Hybrid Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-croc.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md)