# Luxury High-Tops $625 Jimmy Choo Sneakers to Launch in May By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-sneakers References: [uk.stylelist](http://uk.stylelist.com/) As a designer known for creating [luxury heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run), [Jimmy Choo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-x-sailor-moon) is turning a new leaf and going flat and comfy for his new sneaker line of kicks. It will be pricey to catch the trend train for these [designer high-top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20), since a pair of the trainers will sell for approximately $625. Is it worth it to dish out half a month’s pay cheque (and then some, after taxes) for these luxury kicks? We’ll just have to see how those fashionable consumers feel when they hit shelves in May 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Sneaker Market:** As Jimmy Choo enters the luxury sneaker market, there is an opportunity for other high-end designers to follow suit and tap into this growing trend. - **Sustainable Luxury Fashion:** With a growing focus on sustainable fashion, there is an opportunity for luxury sneaker brands to create eco-friendly versions of their signature kicks. - **Athleisure Wear:** As the trend towards comfortable and stylish athleisure wear continues, luxury sneaker brands have a chance to dominate this market with their high-end designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can expand their product offerings by creating high-end sneakers to tap into this growing market. - **Athletic Footwear:** Traditional athletic footwear brands can collaborate with luxury fashion designers to create a line of stylish and comfortable sneakers for both athleisure and sports purposes. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can enter the luxury sneaker market by creating eco-friendly versions of high-end sneakers, appealing to consumers' growing interest in sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntington-skate-shoe.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md)