# Couture Court Kicks Louis Vuitton Acapulco Sneakers Gains Some Street Cred in Luxury Design By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-acapulco-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/01/03/louis-vuitton-acapulco-sneaker-springsummer-2011/) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com) This [haute couture fashion house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025) takes it to the streets in the new [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7) Acapulco Sneakers line for its Spring/Summer 2011 collection. In hip hightop style, these leather kicks come in two solid colors of black and white. In a sleek and subtle design, a velcro at the ankle straps these babies on tight and the [LV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker) logo adorns the sides. Without the flashy, signature design, these Louis Vuitton Acapulco Sneakers are still a stand-out pair of shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 Streetwear:** High-end fashion brands are embracing streetwear styles to connect with younger, more diverse audiences. - **Subtle Design:** Minimalistic designs that exude luxury are in demand among fashion-conscious consumers. - **Velcro Fastenings:** Velcro straps are becoming a popular alternative to traditional lacing systems as a way to add both convenience and style to footwear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Luxury fashion labels are exploring new avenues to connect with consumers beyond traditional designs and styles. - **Sportswear:** The rise of streetwear has blurred the lines between high fashion and sportswear, allowing athletic brands to experiment with more high-end designs. - **Footwear:** New fastening options and contemporary design elements are being incorporated into high-end sneakers and shoes to elevate their appeal and meet changing consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Unique Leather Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-sports-collection.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md)