# Spooky Back-to-School Footwear Keds x Monster High Shares the Styles of Favorite Characters By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high References: [footwearnews](https://footwearnews.com/fashion/collaborations/keds-monster-high-collaboration-1203666435/)  Spooky products typically don't pop up on store shelves until after the back-to-school rush, but the [Keds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staud-sport-1) x [Monster High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high) collection boldly shakes up the footwear aisle with spooky-chic styles. Inspired by stylish characters from Monster High like Draculaura, Frankie Stein and Clawdeen Wolf, the collection shares fashion-forward designs with a dark edge. In the capsule, three designs capture the hallmark features of each muse's sense of style. The exclusive canvas Mary Jane inspired by Frankie Stein, for example, updates a classic silhouette with hexagonal metal studs, a Monster High skullette heel rivet and Frankie’s signature black-and-blue plaid on the lining. Young fans of the [TikTok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaya-milk)-viral coquette aesthetic will appreciate The Keds Point with black lace bows, crystal details and zero-silver finished eyelets and aglets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Gothic-inspired Footwear:** Footwear designs influenced by gothic and dark aesthetic elements are gaining traction, offering unique and statement-making styles for a younger demographic. - **Character-based Fashion Collaborations:** Fashion lines inspired by popular characters create a cult following, merging fandom cultures with everyday wear and driving consumer enthusiasm. - **Coquette Aesthetic Footwear:** The rise of the coquette aesthetic promotes a demand for intricately designed footwear featuring delicate and elegant details such as lace bows and crystal embellishments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Youth Fashion:** Youth-focused fashion industries are seeing a spike in character-themed apparel, appealing to younger customers' affinity for their favorite media icons. - **Collaborative Fashion Lines:** Collaborations between established fashion brands and pop culture franchises are generating exclusive collections that cater to niche markets and enthusiast communities. - **Seasonal Footwear:** Footwear that challenges seasonally expected designs, such as spooky styles during back-to-school season, offers fresh and unconventional options that defy traditional market timelines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Spooky Interactive Toy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Scary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc.md) - [Spooky Resurrected Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high.md) - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Culture-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high.md) - [Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-mean-girls.md)