# Logo-Embossed Skate Shoes GILT MAN Reebok Shoes Make Cheap Shopping Chic By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilt-man-reebok-shoes References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2010/03/11/gilt-man-alife-x-reebok-classic-leather-lux-available-now/) & [giltman](http://www.giltman.com) Who said discount stores were lowbrow? They never had a pair of the GILT MAN Reebok shoes come their way. And these babies make even those who don’t shop at the membership-only discount store want a pair. The bad boys feature the limited edition ALFIE and Reebok low-cut one would expect, but with a twist. They embossed with a collage-style imprinting throughout the solid color upper. And the GILT MAN Reebok shoes are only available till March the 13th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Logo-embossed Shoes:** The trend of sneakers or shoes with embossed designs or logos creates an opportunity for shoe brands to collaborate with designers or artists to create limited edition and unique products. - **Discount Store Chic:** The trend of discount store products with high-end designs creates an opportunity for retailers to collaborate with well-known brands and designers to create exclusive products. - **Limited Edition Releases:** The trend of limited edition releases creates an opportunity for brands to create hype and demand for their products, leading to increased sales and brand loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to collaborate with designers and artists to create unique shoe designs, using embossing techniques and limited edition releases to create hype and demand for the products. - **Retail:** The retail industry has the opportunity to collaborate with well-known brands and designers to create exclusive products for discount stores, appealing to a wider audience and driving sales. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to incorporate unique design elements into clothing and accessories, using techniques like embossing and limited edition releases to make products exclusive and desirable to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slim Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-lowprofile-sneakers.md) - [Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-ltd.md) - [Contemporary Functional Athleticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-danielle-guizio.md) - [Stunning Designer-Backed Shoe Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danielle-guizio1.md) - [Co-Branded Skate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-guilty-capsule.md) - [Statement Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmbh-and-axel-arigato.md) - [Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanghyuk.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey.md) - [Elegant Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk-shoes.md)