# Collaborative Felted Sneakers Converse and JW Anderson Drop Another Colorful Collection for Fall By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felted-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jw-anderson-converse-chuck-70-felt-release-date-price/#slide-17) & [converse](https://www.converse.com/us/en_us/c/converse?cid=4943581&cp=usns_aff_converse&cjevent=2e5e9f69c7eb11e8831800b00a24060f) From the toy-inspired glossy shoes to the chromatic camouflaged One Stars, the latest [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse) x [JW Anderson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark) collaboration offers consumers a selection of felted sneakers. Available in four colorways, two of which are multicolored and the other two — tonal, the 'Felt' capsule mixes nostalgia with contemporary streetwear culture. The collaboration puts a spin on the iconic [Chuck 70 High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink). The footwear silhouettes engage both through playful color combinations, as well as distinct textural qualities. With subtle logo placement on the heel of the sleek felt sneakers, as well as on the side, the capsule offers a minimalist approach to brand presentation. Retailing at $150 USD, the Converse x JW Anderson collaboration is set to drop on October 11th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Felted Sneakers:** The use of felted material in sneakers provides a unique and textured look, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear brands. - **Collaborative Collections:** The rise of collaborations between fashion brands allows for creative and unique products, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands seeking to tap into new markets. - **Minimalist Branding:** The minimalist approach to branding on sneakers offers a sleek and understated aesthetic, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands focusing on minimalist design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The use of felted material in sneakers can revolutionize the footwear industry by introducing new fabric options and textural qualities. - **Fashion:** Collaborative collections like the Converse x JW Anderson collaboration offer disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to expand their offerings and reach new consumer segments. - **Design:** The minimalist branding approach on sneakers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create sleek and understated products that resonate with minimalist design enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-sneaker-4.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.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) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md)