# Designer High-Tops Keep These Gucci Sneakers Away from the Court By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-sneakers References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/02/05/gucci-high-top-belt-sneaker/) & [gucci](http://www.gucci.com/us/index2.asp) The new [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sneaker) sneakers are some awesome faux court kicks. Typically, [high-top shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan) can double as basketball shoes in a clutch situation, but not these bad boys. The Gucci sneakers come in only two colors, white and black. The shoes are made out of leather and nylon and have locking straps. If you need to be covered in luxury at all times, then this is the way to do it. Check out the link if you want to grab yourself some of these kicks. I know I do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 84% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Sneakers:** Opportunity to disrupt the sneaker market by offering high-end, luxurious sneakers. - **Designer Footwear:** Opportunity to create stylish and fashionable footwear with designer branding. - **Fashion and Sports Crossover:** Opportunity to blend fashion and sports elements to create unique and trendy products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to incorporate luxury sneakers in their product offerings. - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel companies to expand their product line with designer footwear. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods manufacturers to enter the sneaker market and cater to affluent customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [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) - [Performance-Focused Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3.md) - [Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series.md) - [Peachy Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-scoot-zeros-georgia-peach.md) - [Character-Themed Court Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-and-morty-basketball.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md)