# Unsporty High Tops Fashion Sneakers for Men By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-top-kicks-always-in-style-and-always-noticeable References: [trendhunter](http://trendhunter.com) OK boys, these high tops aren’t for slogging around the carwash on Saturday morning. These are some serious shoes that are meant to impress. Right, so you don’t want the gold [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-dunk) Dunk shoes, and maybe the precious sequins on the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer) All Stars aren’t your style, but look over the rest of the gallery and you’ll find some classic Chucks, a hot new line from [Creative Recreation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-cream-in-a-tube), and some handsome boots from Dr Marten. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Sneakers:** Opportunity to create innovative and stylish athletic footwear that combines fashion and functionality. - **Classic Chucks:** Disruptive potential to revive and reimagine iconic Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers with modern twists. - **High Tops:** Innovation opportunity to design high top shoes that are both fashionable and functional. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** Chances to disrupt the athletic footwear industry by introducing fashionable and trendy sneakers for men. - **Fashion:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by merging athletic shoes with high-end fashion trends. - **Footwear Design:** Opportunity to revolutionize footwear design by creating high top shoes that are stylish, comfortable, and versatile. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-transport-chukka-gtx.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-dunk.md) - [Streetwear Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Citrus-Hued Anti-Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer.md)