# Thick-Soled Retro Sneakers This New Rick Owens Silhouette is a Part of Its 'Walrus' Collection By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-rick-owens References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2017/1/rick-owens-drkshdw-walrus-scarpe) & [wrongweather.net](https://www.wrongweather.net/shop/product/drkshdw-walrus-scarpe-sneakers) These new Rick Owens sneakers are very similar to [Converse's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbl-drkstar-chuck-70) [iconic high-tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan), however they incorporate a number of [luxurious elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run) that set them apart. A part of the designer brand's 'Walrus' collection, the sneakers have a streamlined look which comes from a combination of its simplistic black and white colorway and the quality material that constructs it. Although the majority of the uppers are black, an obscure embroidered design marks the sides of the sneakers in white. This is integrated on all of the footwear from the new Rick Owens Walrus collection, which helps them to maintain a sense of unity and make the designer's mark more well-known. Currently, the collection's latest edition can be picked up from retailers such as WRONG WEATHER. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Retro Sneakers:** The incorporation of luxurious elements into retro sneakers presents an opportunity for upscale brands to tap into the nostalgia trend and create premium footwear. - **Streamlined Sneaker Designs:** The streamlined look of these sneakers showcases an opportunity for brands to create minimalist and modern designs that appeal to consumers seeking simplicity. - **Unity Through Embroidered Designs:** The integration of embroidered designs across the Walrus collection highlights the potential for brands to create cohesive and recognizable collections with signature visual elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for luxury retro sneakers by curating and promoting collections that offer a mix of nostalgia and high-end craftsmanship. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore opportunities to create streamlined sneaker designs that fuse classic aesthetics with modern materials and production techniques. - **Embroidery Services:** Embroidery service providers can cater to the rising demand for embroidered designs by offering customized options for sneaker brands looking to add unique and cohesive visual elements to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Architectural Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-tilted.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md)