# Haute High-Top Kicks The Marc Jacobs Wingtip Sneaker is Couture With Street Appeal By Taylor Keefe | Published 2012-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-wingtip-sneaker References: [upscalehype](http://www.upscalehype.com/2012/01/marc-jacobs-blue-trim-suede-wingtip-sneakers) & [marcjacobs](http://www.marcjacobs.com) Whenever a couture fashion house attempts to create a street shoe, very few turn out as sleek ans sharp as the Marc Jacobs wingtip sneaker from the 2012 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection. Many sneaker addicts fall out of favor with [couture footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run) fast, as the attempts are considered too exotic or mainstream, like the [Kanye West and Louis Vuitton collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker). However, the Marc Jacobs wingtip sneakers defintely hold up to the criticisms. The shoes feature a crisp, white colorway with a [blue suede trim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker). Along the overlapping suede are perforated holes, giving the shoe a wingtip feel. An egg-white rubber sole and embroidered logo finish off the shoe details. No doubt these shoes are stunning and well-crafted; however, the commanding price of $545 may scare some buyers away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Luxury Sneaker Trend:** Opportunity for luxury fashion houses to create high-end sneakers with street appeal. - **Couture Streetwear Collaboration Trend:** Opportunity for fashion houses to collaborate with streetwear brands to create stylish sneakers. - **Perforated Detailing Trend:** Opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate perforated details for a unique and stylish aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury fashion houses to expand into the sneaker market. - **Streetwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for streetwear brands to collaborate with luxury fashion houses to create high-end sneakers. - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate unique and stylish perforated details in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md)