# High-Top Sock Sneakers These New Fendi Sneakers Have an Unconventionally Modern Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-03-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-sneaker References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/3/fendi-sock-high-top-sneakers) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/product/fendi/beige-sock-high-top-sneakers/2027673) Recently, a fresh series of [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi) sneakers were released. Joining other brand's that have been creating comfortable sock-inspired designs, such as Vetements, Alexander Wang, [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-samba) and many more, the uppers of Fendi's new sneakers are both flexible and breathable. To get the sneakers on, all consumers need to do is slide their foot through the opening at the top, which expands to fit tightly to their ankle. Although there's laces on the Fendi sneakers, they're just there for aesthetic purposes. Due to this, the sneakers look more like footwear than they might otherwise, as the laces break up the [sock uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture). The Fendi sneakers are supported by athletic soles, which have treads, and a black and white midsole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sock-inspired Sneakers:** The unconventional design of Fendi's high-top sock sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to explore innovative and comfortable footwear. - **Flexible and Breathable Uppers:** The use of flexible and breathable materials in the design of Fendi's sneakers opens up possibilities for companies to create lightweight and comfortable shoes for consumers. - **Aesthetic Laces:** The inclusion of decorative laces on Fendi's sneakers highlights the potential for brands to combine functional and stylish elements in footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The sock-inspired sneaker trend in the fashion industry presents an opportunity for companies to create unique and comfortable footwear for consumers. - **Athletic Footwear:** The use of athletic soles and treads in Fendi's sneakers suggests potential disruptive innovation opportunities for athletic footwear brands. - **Urban Streetwear:** The unconventional design and aesthetic of Fendi's high-top sock sneakers align with the urban streetwear industry, offering a chance for brands in this space to explore similar footwear styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-samba.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md)