# Childlike Polka Dot Sneakers The Frapbois x New Balance Shoes are Funky Fun Kicks By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frapbois-x-new-balance References: [eukicks](http://www.eukicks.com/frapbois-x-new-balance-h710/) & [frapbois.jp](http://www.frapbois.jp) If funky shoes make your heart sing, then the Frapbois x New Balance H710 sneakers are sure to make you giddy. These kicks are crazy about [polka dots and bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers). These shoes look back to a time when playgrounds and candy were all that you cared about. The shoes are made of white canvas covered in spots like a dalmatian dog, and has a blue sole decorated with raised grips to cling to the earth beneath you. The Japanese clothing store is known for making garments that embody the [playfulness of childhood days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants). The Frapbois x New Balance H710 might jumble a lot of colorful patches together, but they are all so intricately placed that the shoes could never be considered distasteful. They are just eccentric. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Incorporating childhood elements into fashion designs could evoke nostalgia and resonate emotionally with consumers. - **Playful Footwear:** Creating fun and quirky designs for footwear can appeal to a younger generation and add a sense of playfulness to the fashion industry. - **Mix-and-match Patterns:** Combing different and contrasting patterns and colors into designs can provide a unique and eye-catching product in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Both established and emerging companies within the fashion industry can benefit from incorporating unusual designs and nostalgic elements into their products. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore playful designs and mixed patterns to create unique and appealing products. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer new and innovative designs, like the Frapbois x New Balance H710 sneakers, to attract customers and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Polka-Dotted Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-5.md) - [Polka-Dotted Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sneaker-2.md) - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md) - [Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Vibrant Anime-Themed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pokmon.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md)