# Slick Suede Skate Kicks Gravis Buxton Shoe Fall 2011 Gives Extreme Sports a High-End Makeover By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravis-buxton-shoe-fall-2011 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/06/07/gravis-buxton-shoe-fall-2011/) & [gravisfootwear](http://www.gravisfootwear.com) The last thing I think about when I see a skate shoe is high-end or luxurious—that is, until I saw the Gravis Buxton Shoe Fall 2011. While the Gravis Buxton Shoe Fall 2011 shoes may not look super fancy, you have to admit they look pretty for a pair of skate shoes. The [derby-styled footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker) are outfitted in [smooth suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1) with monotonic colors nicely contrasted by the sole and the laces. It’s got a really cool earthy, natural, organic vibe that kind of makes you wonder if you should even wear these for the purpose of extreme sports. But in the case that you do, it’ll be in style. Look for these to hit the stores in September 2011. Photography: Peter Williams for Highsnobiety ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **High-end Skate Shoes:** Incorporating luxury materials and design into the traditionally casual and rugged skate shoe market. - **Suede Sneakers:** Utilizing smooth suede material to add an elevated and stylish touch to athletic footwear. - **Organic Aesthetic:** Trend towards natural, earthy designs in fashion and footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to incorporate higher-end materials and designs into traditionally casual products. - **Skateboarding Industry:** Opportunity for companies within the skateboarding industry to differentiate themselves by offering more stylish and upscale products. - **Fashion Industry:** Trend towards natural and organic aesthetics offers fashion brands an opportunity to incorporate these elements into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-leggerezza-fb.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Rugged Lifestyle Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og-3.md) - [Chic Skater Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md)