# Lightning Bolt-Adorned Sneakers Vans Unveils a New Series of the Old Skool Bolt Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2023-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-bolt References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/vans-old-skool-bolt-2-tone-pack-release-date) & [onenessboutique](https://www.onenessboutique.com/) Vans highlight a thunderbolt motif with the new [Old Skool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) Bolt sneaker model joining its roster. It features a classic look complete with linework that is seen along the midfoot section of the shoe, creating a lightning bolt shape on each side of the silhouette. The typical [Old Skool jazz stripe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-old-skool-premium-goretex) elements are retained including the canvas construction. Each shoe is detailed in a dual-tonal palette, comprised of four options in total. All of these start out with a white tonal base foundation before it is detailed with tones of either blue, red, green, or black in a contrasting tone. All four of the ['2 Tone' colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway) are now available to shop online at Oneness. Image Credit: Oneness, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/vans-old-skool-bolt-2-tone-pack-release-date), [onenessboutique](https://www.onenessboutique.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Lightning Bolt-accented Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel brands to incorporate lightning bolt motifs into their products through graphic design or embroidery. - **Canvas Sneaker Revival:** Opportunity for shoe companies to bring back classic styles like the Old Skool silhouette in new colorways to appeal to nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Contrast-tonal Design:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with dual-toned palettes to create visually striking products like the Old Skool Bolt sneaker. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** The lightning bolt motif can be incorporated into shirts, pants, and accessories to create visually striking clothing for consumers seeking unique styles. - **Footwear:** The Old Skool Bolt sneaker is part of a trend of classic sneakers being revived and redesigned with new colorways and details. - **Graphic Design:** Designers can incorporate the lightning bolt motif into their work for apparel, footwear, and other products to create visually dynamic designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bullet.md) - [Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36.md) - [Skate-Centric Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool-36.md) - [Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool.md) - [Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-trail.md)