# Rubberized Luxe Derby Trainers Louis Vuitton's LV Fusion Derby Trainer Shoes Boasts a Casual Look By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-derby References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/louis-vuitton-spring-summer-2021-virgil-abloh-lv-fusion-derby-trainers-hybrid-walter-van-beirendonck) & [us.louisvuitton](https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/search/lv%20fusion) Luxury fashion house [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7) introduces the new LV Fusion Derby Trainer shoes for the Spring/Summer 2021 season. The brand focuses on a smart casual design for the season and the traditional [Derby shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker) serves as the foundation to the new shoe. It is showcased through the sole unit and is available in either a black or white glazed calf leather material. It also boasts a traditional Derby upper and adorned with details that are subtle. This includes the tongue emblazoned with LV branding in a mesh material. Plastic eyelets can be seen at the top and bottom -- all of which sits on top of a thick formal midsole foundation. The bright green and red colorway has a sneaker centric sole unit. Image Credit: Louis Vuitton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Casual Footwear:** Incorporate traditional shoe designs with casual materials and bright colorways for a modern and chic look. - **Luxury Sneaker Hybrid:** Combine luxury materials with comfortable sneaker soles for a unique and innovative shoe design. - **Subtle Branding Accents:** Use understated branding details such as mesh materials and plastic eyelets for a minimalist and sophisticated touch. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Offer experimental shoe designs to stand out in the saturated luxury fashion industry. - **Streetwear:** Merge formal and sporty elements to satisfy the growing demand for fashionable yet comfortable streetwear. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Use rubberized materials in shoe construction for a sustainable and durable option in fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md)