# Zippered Luxury High Tops Les Hommes High Tops are for Deep-Pocketed Sneakerheads By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-hommes-high-tops References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/02/les-hommes-high-top-sneakers-fallwinter-2010/) & [thecorner](http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/LES-HOMMES/dept/tcnewarrivalsm/tskay/7B4C1203/rr/1/cod10/44273300MV/sts/sr_tcnewarrivalsm3) If I start saving my change now, I may be able to afford these new Les Hommes High Tops by this time next year. This gorgeous new pair of shoes from Les Hommes is wrapped in [laser-cut suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-suede) and features a zip-up top and a price tag of $550. $550 for a [pair of sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker) may seem absurd, but these Les Hommes High Tops are worth every penny. These shoes tip-toe the fine line between [casual and classy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker) without blurring it, which makes these shoes a safe bet out on the street or at the chateau. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Sneaker Trends:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating high-end sneakers that blend casual and classy elements. - **Zip-up High Top Trends:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in developing high-top sneakers with zippered designs. - **Premium Shoe Materials Trends:** Innovative materials like laser-cut suede open doors for disruptive innovation in the luxury footwear industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating high-end sneakers for the deep-pocketed sneakerheads. - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation by designing high-top sneakers that bridge the gap between casual and classy. - **Textile Industry:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by exploring new materials like laser-cut suede for luxury shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntington-skate-shoe.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Italian-Made Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-gazelle-indoor.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Premium Pleated Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawyer-sneaker.md)