# Leather-Coated High Tops These Sneakers Were Made in a Collaboration With John Varvatos By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leathercoated References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/converse-john-varvatos-chuck-taylor-all-star-ii) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/converse-john-varvatos-chuck-taylor-all-star-ii) These leather-coated high tops are the outcome of another collaboration between the designer John Varvatos and Converse. Converse is one of the most widely recognized brands of shoes in North America and the company's collaboration with John Varvatos has produced one of its more edgy shoes. The designer is known for his slightly gothic yet sophisticated style of clothing and these leather-coated high top shoes reflect that style perfectly. The shoes are also made to be very comfortable with a 'Nike Lunarlon' insole that makes them more snug. The shoes are complete with black laces and a white platform base. These sophisticated, leather coated shoes make for a casual yet classic design that would go well with a variety of clothing options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Fashion:** The collaboration between Converse and John Varvatos showcases the growing trend of designer collaborations in the fashion industry. - **Edgy Footwear:** The leather-coated high tops from the Converse and John Varvatos collaboration tap into the trend of edgy and unconventional footwear designs. - **Comfort-driven Innovation:** The inclusion of a 'Nike Lunarlon' insole in the leather-coated high tops highlights the trend towards comfortable and functional footwear options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The collaboration between Converse and John Varvatos represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry, showcasing new potential for designer partnerships and unconventional shoe designs. - **Footwear:** This collaboration between Converse and John Varvatos demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry, highlighting the demand for edgy and fashion-forward shoe designs. - **Sportswear:** The inclusion of a 'Nike Lunarlon' insole in these leather-coated high tops presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sportswear industry, showcasing the merging of fashion and comfort in footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Breathable Waterproof High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-star-ox.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md)