# Fruit-Inspired Slip-On Sneakers Marni's FW19 Sneaker is Made to Resemble Bananas By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw19-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/marni-banana-sneakers-fall-2019-release) & [marni](https://www.marni.com/) The new Marni FW19 sneaker features a design that takes inspiration from bananas. The Italian shoe company created the FW19 sneaker in two different models, which include either a [slip-on or laced sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-530-mules). Additionally, the shoe is available in different colors and both models feature a [rounded dark rubber exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker). The Banana-themed shoe is currently available form the Marni website and at certain retail locations, for a $650 price point. The shoes also feature a yellow, [banana peel-like stripe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack) that runs across the outside of the shoe. The yellow stripe provides a sharp contrast to the dark black rubber sole of the shoe. A white outline runs across the top of the shoe that is nearest to the wearer's ankle. Image Credit: Marni ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Fruit-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to create footwear designs inspired by different fruits. - **Slip-on Sneakers:** Potential for innovation in slip-on sneaker designs with unique patterns and materials. - **Banana-themed Fashion:** Opportunity to explore banana-themed fashion beyond footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands to incorporate unconventional designs and materials. - **Fashion:** Potential for disruption in the fashion industry by exploring fruit-inspired designs and themes. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail spaces to showcase and sell unique and unconventional fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Co-Designed Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b3ls.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-530-mules.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Tonal Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md)