# Activist Skate Shoes The Harold Hunter Foundation DVS Benefits Inner-City Kids By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter-foundation-dvs References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/09/24/dvs-for-the-harold-hunter-foundation/) & [haroldhunter.org](http://haroldhunter.org/about/the-foundation/) I'll admit that I was unfamiliar with who Harold Hunter was when I first saw the [Harold Hunter Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding) DVS. After a few minutes of research I quickly discovered what makes these shoes so awesome. It isn't just the artwork. The Harold Hunter Foundation works to provide inner-city kids with the skills and support they need to follow their dreams. The foundation is named after the late [skateboarder/actor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-hunter) of the same name. The Harold Hunter Foundation DVS are a fitting tribute to a great organization. They are [artfully designed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line) and would look fitting on any foot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Activism in Fashion:** Incorporate advocacy for social and environmental causes, such as supporting underprivileged communities, into fashion products. - **Skate-inspired Footwear:** Design and market footwear with inspiration from skate culture and skateboarding legends like Harold Hunter. - **Celebrity/iconic Tribute Products:** Create product lines that honor iconic figures or celebrities, and donate a portion of profits to their causes or foundations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities for clothing brands to create socially responsible products that support meaningful causes. - **Sports Apparel:** Companies can build brand identity around culture and popular sports figures by designing products inspired by them. - **Celebrity Merchandise:** Entrepreneurs can create licensed merchandise for celebrities, and donate profits to their causes or foundations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [Skateboarding Shoe Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commitment-to-progression.md) - [Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should-do-1.md) - [Advanced Skate-Centric Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ave-20.md)