# Sneaker Formalwear Maccheronian ‘Houndstooth' Chukka Sneaker to Match your Good Clothe By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maccheronian-houndstooth-chukka-sneaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/maccheronian-materials-chukka/) & [zozo.jp](http://zozo.jp/shop/journalstandard/goods.html?gid=506552&did=&cid=1364) As the winter holiday season comes along, many people will be forced to dress up for special occasions, and many will get tweed clothing out of storage. For many folks, this results in a [fashion dilemma between comfort and style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear) since, classically, these tweed pieces are worn with proper dress shoes. The Maccheronian ‘Houndstooth’ Chukka Sneaker answers this dilemma by putting the [classic black and white houndstooth print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tartan) on the side of their comfy sneaker. This allows folks to match their gear with a slick pair of slippers. Somebody had their thinking cap on for these Maccheronian ‘Houndstooth’ [Chukka Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restore-tc-chukka). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sneaker Formalwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more formal and stylish sneaker designs that can be worn with traditional attire. - **Comfort and Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative fabrics and materials that combine the comfort of sneakers with the style of formal shoes. - **Printed Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique patterns and prints on sneakers to provide fashion-forward options for formal occasions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with clothing brands to create sneakers that perfectly match their formalwear collections. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing hybrid footwear that blends the aesthetics of dress shoes with the comfort and functionality of sneakers. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced textile technologies that allow for the seamless integration of prints and patterns on sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Luxurious Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-tweed-1.md) - [Tweed Textile Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clyde-harris-tweed.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Loafer-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906l.md) - [Luxe Leather-Lined Plaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker.md) - [Hybrid Brogue-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-wing-cap-chelsea-boot.md)