# Premium Leather Holiday Sneakers This New Vans Vault Line Has a Refined Vintage Aesthetic By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vans-vault References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/12/06/vans-vault-horween-sneaker-holiday-2016/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com/vault2.html) For the new [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) Vault 'Holiday 2016' collection, the footwear brand joined with the '[Horween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) Leather Tannery.' Due to this collaboration, each of the sneakers is constructed from leather of the highest quality, making for footwear that's as durable as it is stylish. Two of the skate giant's classic models are reworked for the new Vans Vault collection: the Sk8-Hi LX and the [Old Skool LX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archive-flame). Both come in three different colorways, "with the Sk8-Hi arriving in black, timber and Parisian blue, while the Old Skool is showcased in navy, bone and dark steel." All of new Vans Vault styles were presented in an editorial together, highlighting the beauty of the premium material and the branding of Vans and the Horween Leather Tannery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Premium Leather Sneakers:** Collaborations between footwear brands and high-quality leather tanneries lead to the creation of durable and stylish premium leather sneakers. - **Vintage Aesthetic:** Footwear brands rework classic models with renewed vintage aesthetics, updating traditional designs to meet modern trends. - **Editorial Presentations:** Brands showcase their products through editorial presentations, highlighting the beauty of the premium materials used in their creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Collaborations between footwear brands and tanneries can lead to innovation in the footwear industry, creating new types of high-quality and durable leather sneakers. - **Fashion:** Vintage and classic styles can be continually updated to meet the evolving tastes of modern fashion and consumer preferences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Editorial presentations and fashion photoshoots offer brands unique opportunities to showcase their products and increase their visibility in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker.md) - [Formal Skate Boat Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-2-eyelet.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md)