# Eccentrically Patterned High Tops These Hand-Painted Sneakers Combine Marshmallows with Lincoln By | Published 2013-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-painted-sneakers References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/high-top-sneakers-custom-painted-with-fluff-tentacles-and-abraham-googly-eyes-lincoln/) & [pony-chops.blogspot](http://pony-chops.blogspot.ca/p/about.html) While [hand-painted sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) offer a lot of creativity to the budding sneaker artist, these eccentric high tops take creativity to a whole new level. Painted by the talented Chantal from PonyChops, these [high-top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants) feature a pattern that combines two extremely unlikely subjects: Abraham Lincoln and marshmallow fluff. To top it all off, the shoes also feature some waggly, green tentacles, which snake around the sneakers' surface. These shoes are almost a tongue-in-cheek take on [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar). Abraham Lincoln is shown with huge googly eyes, looking like a cross between a zombie and a bobble head doll. The inclusion of marshmallow fluff draws attention to the strangeness of American products. This attitude is brought out by the bizarre depiction of Abraham Lincoln. With these brilliantly crafted sneakers, Chantal and her PonyChops brand have proven that they'll be around for a long while, creating custom designs for creative minds all over the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Hand-painted Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new artistic techniques and designs for hand-painted sneakers. - **Unconventional Patterns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine unexpected subjects and patterns to create unique and eye-catching designs on sneakers. - **Customizable Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized and custom designs for sneakers to cater to the growing demand for unique fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and artistic designs in the fashion industry to cater to the demand for unique and personalized footwear. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend fashion and art by incorporating hand-painted sneakers as a form of artistic expression and wearable art. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market for customized and limited-edition sneakers, offering exclusivity and personalized options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Diner Culture Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Plush Textural Artful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-3.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md)