# Athletic Wedge Heels The Marc by Marc Jacobs' 'Calf Dorada' is Sporty Chic By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-05-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-by-marc-jacobs-sneaker-wedge References: [marcjacobs](http://www.marcjacobs.com/product/detail/625536/calf-dorada-sneaker-wedge) & [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2012/04/05/marc-by-marc-jacobs-sneaker-wedges/) Giving the [classic wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) an athletically pumped-up kick, the Marc by Marc Jacobs' 'Calf Dorada Sneaker Wedge' brings some cool summer style. The street-style [heeled sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise) come in a variety of bright colors and classic black and white. Straight from the Spring 2012 runway, they can be worn in a variety of different, laid-back ways to amp up your summer wardrobe. These awesome hybrid kicks spawn from a common desire among fashionistas to revisit [athletic-chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganni-x-new-balance-1906l), yet still remain feminine and look put-together. If any one designer were to satisfy this need, it would be Marc Jacobs. Styling along the lines of the Spice Girls (can't you see this being a staple of Sporty Spice?), the Marc by Marc Jacobs' Sneaker Wedges are set to be a hit of Jacobs' Spring line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Athletic Wedge Heels:** The sporty twist on classic wedge heels is a trend offering a new opportunity for fashion brands to appeal to customers seeking comfort and style. - **Sneaker-fashion Hybrids:** Fashion hybrids bridging sportswear and high-fashion styles are a trend that could disrupt the fashion industry, offering footwear brands a new market to tap into. - **Athleisure Footwear:** The increasing trend of athleisure footwear represents an opportunity for brands to offer versatile and stylish shoes that can be worn for both activewear and streetwear purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The trend of sporty wedge heels and sneaker-fashion hybrids presents an opportunity for footwear brands to introduce new products and attract customers looking for comfortable, versatile and stylish shoes. - **Fashion Industry:** The rise of athleisure and the blend of sportswear and high fashion styles in footwear offer an opportunity for fashion brands to create trend-led collections that cater to the needs of their fashion-conscious clientele. - **Sportswear Industry:** The trend of sporty wedge heels and sneaker-fashion hybrids presents an opportunity for sportswear brands to collaborate with fashion brands and create products that bridge sportswear and fashion styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Technical Mary Jane Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gellokros-asics-mary-janes.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-viii-3.md)