# Woven Sports Shoes The New Vans Collection Features Artistic Woven Designs By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vans References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/5/nike-air-max-zero-be-true) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/7/nike-air-max-zero-qs-white-black) These new [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab) shoes put creative designs on the brand's classic silhouettes. Although the company is based in California and often inspired by Californian lifestyles and fashions, the 'Italian Weave' pack by Vans is inspired by a completely different geographic location. The new Vans replicate the look of [woven art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1) and the result is six different shoe designs -- three in high tops silhouettes and three in the [slip-on silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans) -- that are both subtle and fashionable. The company used weaving techniques to make it appear as though the colors blend into one another or form geometric shapes. The Italian Weave collection of shoes diversifies Vans' design inspiration and as a result, their consumer base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Artistic Woven Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate artistic woven designs into other fashion accessories like bags, hats, and clothing. - **California-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of California-inspired clothing and accessories that complement the woven shoe collection. - **Geometric Weaving Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of home decor products featuring geometric weaving techniques for a unique and eye-catching look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional shoe-making techniques with modern materials to create innovative and sustainable footwear. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create fashionable and functional accessories that incorporate weaving and other textile arts. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate weaving and textile arts into home decor products such as rugs, curtains, and upholstery for a unique and stylish touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md)