# Luxe Collaborative High-Tops These KITH and Fear of God Sneakers Feature a Statement Construction By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-of-god-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/fear-of-god-kith-424-military-sneaker) & [fearofgod](https://fearofgod.com/) Just in time for the holiday season, a fresh set of KITH and Fear of God sneakers have been released. Dubbed the 424, the collaborative design is immediately eye-catching. In part, this is due to the high-top style of the shoes, which makes them look like a cross between sneakers and boots. However, the sole is what's most captivating, as it contrasts boldly with the rest of the construction. Thick and left a clean white hue, the soles have a jagged tooth-like bottom that makes them both stylish and functional for wear on slippery surfaces. The uppers are made from premium materials and come in either deep red or navy -- with these colors taking over the entirety of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxe Collaborative High-tops:** Collaborative sneaker designs that blend sneaker and boot styles with attention-grabbing features. - **Statement Construction:** Bold and unique shoe constructions that feature contrasting sole designs and premium materials. - **Functional Slippery Surface Footwear:** Sneakers with jagged tooth-like soles for both style and functionality on slippery surfaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion & Footwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate on innovative shoe designs that push the boundaries of style and functionality. - **Streetwear:** Growing market for statement footwear with unique constructions and attention-grabbing features. - **Outdoor & Adventure:** Demand for functional footwear options that offer style and traction on slippery surfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Chunky Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-adidas-1.md) - [Holiday-Ready Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4k.md) - [Nature-Inspired Multi-Color Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamere.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Minimal Court Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-fear-of-god-athletics-fw25-line.md) - [Statement Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato.md) - [Textured Winter-Ready Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-3.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-4.md) - [Ultra-Durable Urban Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skywalk-vtx-boots.md)