# Rugged Wool Sneakers Missoni and Converse Teamed Up for the 'Hiker' Chuck Taylor All Star Remodel By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missoni-and-converse References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/missoni-converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-70-hiker) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/uk/en/country-language-selector) In order to add some diversity to the American footwear manufacturer's selection for the Fall/Winter 2016 season, a Missoni and [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) collaborative model was created. Taking the ever-popular '[Chuck Taylor All Star 70](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi)' silhouette, Missoni, an Italian brand that specializes in knitwear, swapped out the normally canvas upper for a more rugged wool material. On it, a zigzag pattern was included in a relatively subtle fashion -- with tones marking it to play off the rest of the colorway. The Missoni and Converse sneakers come in either a neutral olive version or a brighter adaptation in blue. Dubbed the 'Hiker,' the collaborative release gets its name from its weathered appearance and the patterned laces that finish it off -- which are often used on [traditional hiking boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-projects-hiking-boots). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rugged Wool Sneakers:** Opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with luxury fashion labels to create rugged wool sneakers. - **Knitwear Collaboration:** Potential for knitwear brands and footwear brands to collaborate and create unique and fashionable shoe designs. - **Weathered Aesthetics:** Trend towards weathered and distressed aesthetics in footwear, providing an opportunity for brands to incorporate these elements into their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturers:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to explore collaborations with fashion brands and incorporate new materials, such as rugged wool, into their designs. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore collaborations with footwear brands to create unique and high-end sneaker designs using materials like wool. - **Knitwear Brands:** Knitwear brands have the opportunity to expand their product offerings by partnering with footwear brands to create knitwear-inspired sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md)