# Dip-Dyed Low-Top Sneakers The Converse x Tunue De Nimes Indigo Chuck Taylor All Stars are Artistic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowtop-sneakers References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/converse-x-tunue-de-nimes-indigo-chuck-taylor-all-star/) & [tenuedenimes](http://www.tenuedenimes.com/journal-denimes/796-indigo-chuck-taylor-all-star-70s-by-tenue-de-nmes) The [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror) x Tunue De Nimes Indigo Chuck Taylor All Stars low-top sneakers have been hand-dyed by the team over in Amsterdam. While the sneakers could've potentially been dyed using a less labor-intensive process, the brand took the approach of hand-dying the pairs like the denim the brand produces. With a mere 100 of the Converse x Tunue De Nimes Indigo Chuck Taylor All Stars being produced, the sneakers are inherently modern and celebrate Amsterdam Denim Days. The low-top sneakers are dyed using [natural ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso), which allows the uneven nature of the process to shine through. Because the process is done using a time-honored process, each pair of the Converse x Tunue De Nimes Indigo Chuck Taylor All Stars look uniquely their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Hand-dyed Footwear:** The trend of hand-dying footwear offers an opportunity for brands to create unique and artistic products. - **Limited Edition Sneakers:** The popularity of limited edition sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to cater to collectors and create a sense of exclusivity. - **Natural Dyeing Techniques:** The trend towards using natural ingredients for dyeing sneakers opens up opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on hand-dyed footwear by offering personalized and one-of-a-kind products. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can take advantage of the limited edition sneaker trend by collaborating with artists and designers to create highly sought-after designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The sustainable materials industry can tap into the demand for naturally dyed sneakers and develop innovative dyeing techniques using eco-friendly ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md)