# Gladiator-Style Sneakers The Gladiadora Boots by Thaís Muniz Were Made Out of Converse Shoes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiadora-boots References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/converse-all-star-sandals/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Gladiadora-Boots/1318797) I'm sure that there will be many girls (and even some guys) who will want to get their hands on these Gladiadora Boots. It is a customized [gladiator-style sandal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito) made out of a pair of [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you) All Star sneakers -- and there appears to be only one in existence. Created by Brazilian fashion designer Thaís Muniz, the Gladiadora Boots were shot for magazine Criativa after he won a customization contest that was held by this publication. Photographed by Eladio Machado, the Gladiadora Boots were modeled by the beautiful Leticia Quessada. For those of you who want a similar style, Converse did release its own [sneaker sandal](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converses-chuck-taylor-all-star-sneakers-sandal). Of course, if you are patient, I'm sure we'll eventually see the Gladiadora Boots appear under Muniz's Maria Preta label. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Sneaker Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customized sneaker sandals by repurposing popular shoe styles. - **Gladiator-style Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gladiator-style boots made from unconventional materials for a unique fashion statement. - **Fashion Customization Contests:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize fashion customization contests to engage with talented designers and discover unique product concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional designs and materials in the creation of footwear for increased consumer interest. - **Fashion Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion publishers to showcase custom-designed products and inspire creativity in the industry. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and styles into fashion design to create distinctive and trendy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md)