# Paint-Splattered Shoes The Maison Martin Margiela Colour Drops Replica Sneaker are Artsy By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-martin-margiela-colour-drops-replica-sneaker References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/454431052094509297/White-Leather-Paint-Splattered-Replica-Sneakers-by-Maison-Martin-Margiela) & [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/footwear/maison-martin-margiela-men-s-hand-painted-colour-drops-replica-sneakers-mmm1708clr.html) Walk down the street in a pair of the Maison Martin Margiela Colour Drops Replica Sneakers and a person will probably assume the wearer is a painter. The all-white upper has been splattered with multiple colors of paint as though he has just finished a masterpiece, or is in the middle of one at least. Of course, the seemingly accidental design is quite deliberate and falls in line with the [fashion guru's past footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin). Part of the label’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection, the Maison Martin Margiela Colour Drops Replica Sneaker is a bold interpretation of a [classic silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-spectrum). The leather, laces and suede mudguard are all victims of the [paint splatter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white). Yet the splash of color is nothing to fret over. Instead, the shoes are now perfect for summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Footwear:** Artistic footewear designs, such as paint-splattered shoes, are disrupting the fashion industry by offering unique and statement-making options for consumers. - **Personalized Fashion:** The trend of personalized fashion is being embraced in the form of paint-splattered shoes, allowing individuals to express their unique style and creativity through their footwear. - **Upcycled Fashion:** The incorporation of paint-splattered designs in shoes represents a growing trend in upcycled fashion, where pre-existing garments are transformed into new and innovative pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend of paint-splattered shoes, creating new collections and designs that cater to consumers seeking artistic and personalized footwear options. - **Art Supplies:** The art supplies industry can explore collaborations with fashion brands to provide paint products specifically tailored for creating paint-splattered designs on shoes, opening up new market segments. - **Customization Services:** Companies offering customization services for fashion items, including shoes, have the potential to capitalize on the demand for paint-splattered designs by providing specialized painting techniques and expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md)