# Shanghai-Inspired Sneakers This New Vans Classic Slip-On Comes from a Collaboration with ACU By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vans-classic-slipon References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/acu-vans-classic-slip-on) & [vans](http://www.vans.ca/) ACU, a popular footwear retailer that's based in [Shanghai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-lip-compound), helped to design a new [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) Classic Slip-On that draws from elements of the Chinese city's street culture. In order to do this, ACU adds on accents that have a high level of relevancy for those who call Shanghai home -- supplying it with [bits of fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-mule-slipon), which is reportedly "a winter delicacy" there. The bottoms of the soles are meanwhile marked by blue and white stripes -- a design that's also included subtly on the upper of the new Vans Classic Slip-Ons as well. In addition to this, the uppers are constructed of a double layer of colored material -- meaning that after many wears, the sneakers will turn from a dark green to a vibrant tone of orange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Regional-inspired Collaboration:** Cross-industry collaborations result in the creation of products inspired by regional culture and trends. - **Personalized Footwear Design:** Footwear designs incorporate elements of personal and cultural identity to create customized products. - **Sustainable Aging Footwear:** Sneakers that change color over time with use create a trend of sustainable aging footwear design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Footwear:** The fashion and footwear industry can use regional trends to create customized products with cross-industry collaborations. - **Cultural Tourism:** Regional collaborations to create customized products can expand the cultural tourism industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can incorporate new trends in different product designs, such as sneakers that change color with use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md)