# High-Top Scuba Shoes The Lanvin Scuba High Top Brings Neoprene to the Footwear Scene By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-scuba-high-top References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/03/17/lanvin-scuba-high-top-sneaker/) & [matchesfashion](http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/Just-In-for-Men/lanvin-LAN-Z-AM5BMBLOSCU5A1-shoes-BLACK/45741#) [Water shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche) are getting increasingly more fashionable thanks to designs like the [Lanvin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) Scuba High Top. The Lanvin Scuba High Top is made with neoprene, the [waterproof material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox) that is more likely to be seen on wetsuits than shoes. That's right, the entire upper of the Lanvin Scuba High Top is covered in neoprene. The material isn't too popular with apparel makers, but Lanvin is apparently willing to give it a shot. I like what they have done here; the muted styling and neoprene upper go perfectly together. This will no doubt cause conversation and attract wandering eyes, which is a rare thing for shoes that don't look ridiculous. Ride the neoprene wave today before it breaks and check out this scuba suit-inspired shoe today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Fashionable Water Shoes:** Creating stylish and trendy shoes that are also suitable for water activities. - **Neoprene Footwear:** Utilizing neoprene, the waterproof material commonly used in wetsuits, in footwear design. - **Muted Styling:** Developing shoe designs with understated and subtle aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Exploring the use of neoprene, a less typical material, in clothing and footwear production. - **Footwear Design:** Incorporating waterproof materials like neoprene into shoe designs for enhanced practicality and fashion appeal. - **Water Sports Equipment:** Integrating neoprene technology from wetsuits into water shoes for improved comfort, performance, and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Slip-Resistant Seafarer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacrosse-alpha-deck-boot.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Seamless Waterproof Knit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-knit-shoes.md) - [Innovative Mesh Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker.md)