# Couture Basketball Sneakers Dank Customs Get a Slam Dunk with These Louis Vuitton Sneakers By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-sneakers References: [pursuitist](http://pursuitist.com/air-jordan-iv-patchwork-louis-vuitton-custom-sneakers/) & [jwdanklefs](http://www.jwdanklefs.com/2014/02/patchwork-louis-vuitton-don-jordan-iv.html) These custom Louis Vuitton sneakers will get a lot more action on the court than on the runway. Louis Vuitton generally gears its shoe designs to fancier tastes, so Dank Customs took it upon itself to stylize a pair to its own -- it used [popular basketball shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1) 'Air Jordan IV.' The 'Patchwork Louis Vuitton Don' shoes are inspired by Kanye West's [Louis Vuitton Don collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-series). They are color blocked in brown leather, include the embossed LV logos on the soles and have unique leather-like tassels at the end of the laces. The footwear is not an outcome of any official collaboration, though I hope this sparks one between the two brands. The price is unknown but hopefully they are cheaper than Kanye's Louis Vuitton Don Collection; his are selling on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chemistry-brand) for $2,700 a pair! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 100% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Sports Shoes:** Develop high-end sneakers designed for athletes, bridging the gap between athletic gear and luxury fashion. - **Customized Designer Sneakers:** Create a platform or service that connects consumers with artists who can personalize designer sneakers based on their preference. - **Cross-branded Collaborations:** Encourage partnerships between luxury fashion brands and sports companies to create innovative and exclusive products that appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can leverage their unique design and aesthetic expertise to create sportswear and athletic gear. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** Develop new and creative designs that incorporate luxury fashion aesthetics into sports shoes to add value and differentiation. - **Artistic Services Industry:** Start-ups or freelance artists can offer customization services for designer sneakers to meet the high demand for unique and personalized fashion products. ## 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) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson.md) - [Unique Leather Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-sports-collection.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md)