# High-Fashion Athletic Sneakers The Louis Vuitton V.N.R. Style Costs an Extravagant $1,170 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vnr References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/399360/Louis-Vuitton-s-US-1-170-Sneakers-Will-Have-You-Jogging-Away-From-Your-Finances/) & [us.louisvuitton](https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/stories/louis-vuitton-trainer-vnr?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) With the rise of athleisure and sneaker culture, high-performance footwear has become a fashion staple for many consumers—and the [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot) V.N.R is a new style for affluent consumers. The V.N.R (Vuitton New Runner) takes the form of a lightweight lifestyle sneaker that promises "[sock-like comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker)" and the ability to adapt to a number of situations. The [luxury athletic sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run) from Louis Vuitton has been introduced in a number of colorways, including gray, black, white and a colorful blue option with other colorful accents throughout its design. The exclusive designer sneakers will not be seen on the feet of the average consumer however, as a pair of the stylish, fashion-forward Louis Vuitton V.N.R shoes retails for the high price of $1,170. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Athleisure Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating high-performance athletic footwear with a luxury fashion appeal at a premium price point. - **Sneaker Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with luxury fashion brands to create limited edition, high-fashion sneakers that cater to sneaker enthusiasts. - **Personalized Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing advanced technology to create customizable athletic shoes that combine performance with unique design elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating athletic elements into luxury fashion brands to appeal to the athleisure market. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating high-fashion aesthetics into sportswear brands to cater to consumers looking for fashionable athletic sneakers. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative materials and manufacturing techniques to enhance the performance and style of high-fashion athletic sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Miniature Fashion House Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-nanogram-speakers.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Chic Camo-Patterned Road Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-premium-black-realtree.md) - [Luxe Streamlined Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-flash.md)