# Busily Printed Basketball Shoes Don C and Converse's Animal and Metal Pack Showcase the ERX 260 By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erx-260 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/don-c-converse-erx-260-animal-metal-release-date-price/) & [converse](https://www.converse.com/us/en_us/c/converse) Don C and [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) work in collaboration to introduce two joint sneaker packs -- the 'Animal' and the 'Metal' series, both of which highlight the ERX 260 [basketball silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic). The ERX 260 shoes originally made its debut back in the 80s and have now come back in five colorways. The Animal pack features two of the five colorways -- the shoes are constructed from leather materials in black and white and showcase [animal print details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1) with laces to match. This pack highlights the rival relationship between animalistic predators and their prey. The Metal pack features three colorways, featuring bold lighting bolt visuals, a plethora of studs, and multiple laces. This pack highlights the glamorous era of musical pop and punk rock in the 80s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 16% | 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 [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Sneaker Packs:** Opportunity to create unique sneaker collections through collaborations between brands. - **Revival of Retro Silhouettes:** Opportunity to reintroduce popular sneaker styles from the past and cater to nostalgic consumers. - **Printed Detailing and Bold Visuals:** Opportunity to incorporate eye-catching prints and graphics on sneakers for added appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating novel shoe designs and materials. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of limited edition sneaker collaborations by stocking and marketing exclusive releases. - **Streetwear:** Opportunity to embrace streetwear culture and appeal to fashion-conscious consumers by offering unique and trendy sneaker collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-through-the-ropes.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Collaborative Suede Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weapon-suede-ox-ne.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md)