# Metallic Painted Shoes The Maison Martin Margiela Silver Foil Replica Sneaker is Shiny By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-martin-margiela-silver-foil-replica-sneaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/06/maison-martin-margiela-silver-foil-replica-sneakers) & [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/mm1461wht) The Maison Martin Margiela Silver Foil Replica Sneaker is made for the earth-bound space man. As though inspired by a retro spacesuit, it is covered in metallic silver paint, not the aluminum foil it appears to have been wrapped in, with the exception of the laces, soles and the interior’s soft leather lining. The fashion brand is known for their [paint splattered shoes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatter-replica-sneakers). This pair simply takes those ones up a notch. Full of [shiny character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam), the Maison Martin Margiela Silver Foil Replica Sneaker is [artfully cracked in some areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death). It will continue to flake and age with wear for a unique finish. Part of the label's Fall 2012 collection, the shoe feeds off of the theme of illusion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Metallic Sneakers:** Opportunity for footwear companies to explore new material innovations and designs that incorporate metallic finishes. - **Aging Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with finishes that allow their products to age with wear for a unique and personalized customer experience. - **Space-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore designs inspired by outer space and retro-futurism to create a unique and distinctive product line. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can incorporate metallic finishes into their designs or utilize aging techniques to create unique products that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can experiment with space-inspired designs and aging techniques to create a distinctive product line that stands out in the market. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage the popularity of space-inspired fashion and unique finishes to attract customers and create a unique customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Slip-On Metallic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Silver Foil Logo Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-open-colorway.md) - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Silver-Accented Mesh Formal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-metallic-colorway.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)