# Pre-Scuffed Luxe Sneakers Gucci's GG Canvas Distressed Sneakers Draws in a Sportswear Inspiration By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gg-canvas References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/gucci-mens-distressed-gg-canvas-leather-sneakers) & [gucci](https://www.gucci.com/us/en/ca/men/mens-shoes/mens-sneakers-c-men-shoes-sneakers) Luxury fashion house [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker) introduces a new iteration of the GG Canvas sneakers -- the 'Distressed' version of the signature silhouette is created with a sportswear inspiration. The sneakers take on a [purposefully dirty visual design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white) to evoke a sense that it has been worn in with the pre-scuffed infusion. The vintage footwear model is made in three colorway options in total -- with a monogram, red, and green option, a perforated panel, red, and green colorway, and a blue perforated panel, blue and red stripe. The [Distressed GG Canvas sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death) are complete in a mix material combination across the uppers with midfoot stripe details. Branding details are seen across the tongue, heel, and toe box through embossing, and enamel incorporation. The sneaker is complete with a rubber outsole and ci-tonal sole unit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pre-scuffed Sneakers:** Opportunity to disrupt the luxury sneaker market by offering pre-scuffed sneakers as a stylish and worn-in option. - **Sportswear-inspired Design:** Opportunity to innovate by incorporating sportswear elements into luxury fashion, creating a unique and trendy aesthetic. - **Vintage Footwear Revival:** Opportunity to tap into the demand for vintage-inspired sneakers by reimagining classic designs with a modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury fashion industry by introducing pre-scuffed sneakers and embracing sportswear-inspired designs. - **Sneaker Market:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional sneaker market by offering vintage-inspired sneakers with a pre-scuffed look and sportswear-inspired elements. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunity in the footwear manufacturing industry to create new techniques and materials for achieving a worn-in and distressed aesthetic in sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Luxe Leather-Lined Plaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker.md) - [Militaristic Tonal Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army-lux.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md)