# Biker Chic Sneakers Maison Martin Margiela's Fall 09 Sneakers Look Like Motorcycle Boots By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-margielas-fall-09-sneakers-motorcycle-boots References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/08/20/martin-margiela-fallwinter-2009-sneakers-the-motorcycle-high-top-trainer/#more-59303) & [martinmargiela](http://www.martinmargiela.com/) Maison Martin Margiela has introduced a pair of [high top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid) that resemble motorcycle boots. Available in red and black options, these Maison Martin Margiela shoes are available as part of his Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. Besides these [motorcycle style sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker), Maison Martin Margiela also has other fun shoe options available such as the low top trainer in the gallery that comes covered in pony hair. Would wearing these to the gym solidify your position as fashion icon, or fashion victim? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorcycle-inspired Sneakers:** Businesses can explore creating their own versions of high top sneakers that borrow design elements from motorcycle boots. - **Designer-inspired Sneakers:** Creating sneakers inspired by high-fashion designers is a potential area for disruption and innovation. - **Animal Print Sneakers:** With animal prints remaining a popular fashion trend, particularly in footwear, businesses can create their own animal print sneakers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has the potential to innovate by creating their own designer-inspired sneakers. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can offer unique and trendy animal print sneakers to capture fashion-conscious consumers. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** Bringing the biker chic aesthetic to the athletic footwear industry through motorcycle-inspired sneakers could attract a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [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) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Trail-Ready Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Chic Skater Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers.md)