# Kanji Croc Kicks The Lacoste I Love Tokyo Shoes from Mcqueen is a Tribute to the Far East By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-i-love-tokyo References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/10/01/lacoste-x-mcqueen-i-love-tokyo-missouri/) & [24teeth](http://www.24teeth.com/collection/lacoste-x-mcqueen-i-love-tokyo) Rome sneaker store McQueen has put their own unique stamp on the [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker) I Love Tokyo Collection. Their unique design features the Lacoste Missouri wrapped in '[Japanese newspaper-print fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-pack).' This shoe from the Lacoste I Love Tokyo Collection may have what it takes to make me a fan of Lacoste footwear. Wrapping the whole shoe in Kanji characters is what really gives this shoe a look that sets it apart from all others. Check it out in the featured gallery and continue clicking below to see more cool Lacoste kicks and clothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Japanese-inspired Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for brands to create unique and culturally significant sneaker designs inspired by Japanese aesthetics. - **Printed Fabric Wrapping:** Innovation in using printed fabrics to wrap and customize sneakers, creating a distinctive visual appeal. - **Collaborations Between Fashion Brands:** Potential for collaborations between fashion brands to create limited-edition sneakers that combine unique design elements. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can tap into the popularity of unique sneaker designs to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Textile Printing:** Opportunity for textile printing companies to work with footwear brands to develop custom printed fabrics for sneakers. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can expand their product offerings by collaborating with footwear brands to create exclusive sneaker collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Mesh Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24.md) - [Performance-Ready Stylish Tennis Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineshot.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md) - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md)