# Hole-Covered Sneakers The EVA Sneakers Would Make Poor Rain Shoes By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-sneakers References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/03/26/native-eva-sneakers/) & [nativeshoes](http://www.nativeshoes.com) These gorgeous EVA sneakers are what happens when a standard shoe company teams with a revolutionary Canadian design team, Native. These streamlined, [hole-filled kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360) are perfect for gardening or lounging by the pool, as they can be easily dried. Granted, these sneakers are not for the opera or even a visit to the county jail. Check out the gallery for more of the EVA sneakers, you will be glad you did. **Implications** - Consumers are returning to [plain-styled apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker) after the recent insurgence of highly saturated colors permeating the fashion industry. Similarly, they prefer simpler designs in products over flashy complicated devices as they deem the periphery add-ons unnecessary and obtrusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plain-styled Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of plain-styled apparel that caters to the growing consumer preference for simplicity and minimalism in fashion. - **Simpler Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products with simpler designs, removing unnecessary and obtrusive periphery add-ons, to meet consumer demand for streamlined and functional products. - **Return to Basics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce basic and functional footwear options like the hole-covered sneakers that cater to specific activities such as gardening or lounging poolside. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore opportunities for creating plain-styled apparel that aligns with the consumer trend towards simplicity and minimalism. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink product designs by focusing on simplicity and functionality, eliminating unnecessary and obtrusive features, to meet consumer preferences. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative footwear options that cater to specific activities and provide functional benefits like easy drying and ventilation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Perforated Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-trek.md) - [Chunky Autumnal Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-x-hoka-stinson-evo-gtx.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Sporty Slip-On Foam Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-echo-wave.md) - [Striking Oversized Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinson-evo-og.md) - [Intuitive Slip-On Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-anacapa-2-freedom.md) - [Luxurious Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevon.md) - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md)