# Custom Flame-Emblazoned Sneakers These New FRE Customs Vans are Available in Women's Sizes Only By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fre-customs-vans References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/5/vans-sk8-hi-old-skool-flames) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/shop/flame-sk8-hi-reissue-black-black-true-white) After churning out [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halgatt) Fratka bag-inspired Jordans and embroidered floral YEEZY BOOSTs, a fresh series of FRE Customs Vans have been released in time for the summer . To create the sneakers, the custom footwear manufacturer took pairs of black and white versions of the [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Hi and [Old Skool silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36), which feature Van's wavy branding down the sides of the uppers in a classic fashion. On the black canvas that constructs the majority of the uppers, vivid flame detailing is included in yellow, orange, and red. On the Sk8-Hi models from the FRE Customs Vans collection, the flames are short and sharp, while the Old Skool features them in a more simplified manner to go with the flow of the build. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Sneakers:** Opportunity for custom sneaker manufacturers to incorporate unique designs and personalized elements into their footwear. - **Flame Detailing:** Potential for brands to incorporate flame detailing into their products, adding a bold and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Women's Sneakers:** Market opportunity for manufacturers to focus on creating sneakers specifically tailored to women's sizes, styles, and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Innovative shoe manufacturers can explore customizing sneakers with flame detailing for a unique and trendy appeal. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Disruption opportunity for streetwear brands to incorporate flame detailing into their clothing, accessories, and footwear collections. - **Women's Fashion:** Brands can tap into the growing demand for women's sneakers by offering diverse and fashionable options with custom designs and flame detailing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Flame-Themed Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flames-collection.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md)