# Collared Sneakers Reebok Answers Critics with 'Top Down Shoes' Launch By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leighton-meester-new-face-of-reebok References: [socialitelife.celebuzz](http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/archive/2009/03/08/leighton_meester_goes_top_down_with_reebok.php) Nobody seems to have thought [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-danielle-guizio) and Gossip Girl’s [Leighton Meester](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leighton-denny-crystal-nail-file) were going to be a successful marketing combination, but critics were chastised and many have raved after seeing the way Reebok and Meester blended into a successful launch of their new ‘Top Down Shoes” for women. Meester and Reebok have, of course, worked together in the past, but it seems she’s definitely their female face for marketing to women. Even though the persona of Meester’s Gossip Girl character doesn’t coincide with Reebok, Meester definitely does, and somehow is able to make you forget her screen image and successfully navigates the marketing waters to present “Top Down Shoes” in a way that works for a lot of women. Meester was at the [Lady Food Locker Herald Square](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dioriviera-2026-collection) in New York City promoting the new shoe line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Opportunities for other brands to collaborate with popular celebrities to create successful marketing campaigns. - **Personal Branding:** The power of a celebrity's personal brand to influence consumer perceptions and increase product appeal. - **Marketing Authenticity:** The ability of brands to create authentic connections with their target audience through effective marketing strategies. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunities for footwear brands to create innovative and trendy shoe designs to attract a female target market. - **Fashion:** The influence of fashion and celebrity culture in driving consumer purchase decisions. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The importance of strategic marketing and advertising tactics in successfully launching new products and engaging target consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Functional Athleticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-danielle-guizio.md) - [Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering1.md) - [Collage Basketball Apparel Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-reese.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-anine-bing.md) - [Heritage Streetwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-obey.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [Slim Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-lowprofile-sneakers.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/start-with-sneakers.md) - [Comfort-Forward Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-golf-shoes.md)