# Politically-Informed Sneaker Designs Jeff Staple and The Shoe Surgeon Launch the Just Vote Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-vote References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/jeff-staple-the-shoe-surgeon-nike-sb-dunk-low-just-vote-giveaway-info) & [justvote.xyz](https://www.justvote.xyz/?shop) Jeff Staple and The Shoe Surgeon join forces to launch the [Just Vote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eos-just-make-scents) sneaker, which takes the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari) [SB Dunk Low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3) as the base foundation. It is entirely detailed with patriotic paraphernalia to encourage fans to exercise their right to vote and define their futures. The upper boasts a white tumbled leather finish with a Swoosh along the midfoot that comes out of a black rectangular box. This is done to replicate the look of checking off a ballot in a playful nod to the overarching theme of the shoe. Additionally, there is a red fabric tag that hangs on the side reading "Vote" rounded out with the Staple pigeon at the heel in a red, white, and blue hat. Image Credit: Staple ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Political Statements in Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to integrate political messages into their products and encourage social activism. - **Customized Sneaker Designs:** Potential for brands to collaborate with artists and designers to create unique and personalized sneaker designs. - **Patriotic Iconography in Fashion:** Chance for brands to incorporate national symbols and motifs into clothing and accessories as a form of cultural expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Brands can leverage social and political issues to connect with customers and tap into a market for socially conscious products. - **Footwear:** Collaborations between footwear brands and designers can lead to innovative and visually striking sneaker designs. - **Activism:** Opportunity for fashion and footwear brands to create products that inspire social activism and encourage civic engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Stylish Footwear Collab Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-nike-sb-dunk-low.md) - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Athletic Archive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-partners-with-jeff-staple.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-knot.md)