# Futuristic High-Top Kicks Maison Martin Margiela Sneakers Turn Moon Boots into Urban Streetwear By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-martin-margiela-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/18/maison-martin-margiela-high-top-sneakers/) & [ln-cc](http://www.ln-cc.com/maison-martin-margiela/martin-margiela-mens-grey-high-top-sneaker/invt/mmm029gry/) Futuristic-looking shoes always resemble something like [moon boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot) in its bulkiness, rounded elements and minimalistic colors. The new [Maison Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) Margiela Sneakers are of the same sort, but looks cool enough to rock out on the streets. The new shoes for the Maison Martin Margiela S/S 2011 collection presents a pair of gray leather high-tops. Flaps in the front hide the laces within. There is also a velcro fastener that are strapped around the ankle. The Maison Martin Margiela Sneakers are a rare find that makes clunky shoes look cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Footwear:** The rise of futuristic-looking shoes that blend space-age design and urban usability could present an opportunity for companies to innovate in the footwear industry. - **High-tech Sneaker Design:** The use of technology (like velcro) in sneaker design could present a disruptive opportunity for companies to rethink the ways in which this footwear can be optimized for wearability and style. - **Minimalistic Streetwear:** The current trend of minimalistic streetwear that favors sleek, understated design may represent an opportunity for companies to explore the intersection of function and fashion in apparel design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The upsurge in interest in high-design, street-ready shoes presents an opportunity for footwear manufacturers to experiment with new materials, designs, and functionality. - **Fashion Apparel:** Fashion brands could incorporate the minimalist aesthetic of these shoes into apparel design, creating a seamless blend between streetwear and high fashion. - **Sportswear Innovation:** Sportswear companies could use the technical innovations in these shoes (such as velcro fasteners) to create more user-friendly athletic shoes, which would appeal to wearers who want more streamlined designs for workouts and other activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Magical Chunky Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md)