# Collaborative Skate Sneakers CDG and Vans Have Released a Limited Edition 'Old-Skool' Sneaker By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/cdg-vans-old-skool-release-date-price/) & [cdgcdgcdg](https://www.cdgcdgcdg.com/?a) Comme des Garçons, also known as '[CDG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta),' the Paris-based Japanese fashion label, has teamed up with [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl) to release a special edition [Old-Skool sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool-36). Vans's Old-Skool is a simplistic skate sneaker with layered leather pieces that reinforce the shoe's frame. The 'CDG x Vans Old-Skool Sneaker' is a plain white version of the Old-Skool, with everything being white including the laces, insole, and leather frame. The toe box, heel, and section around the laces feature a darker off-white color, while the remainder of the shoe is a brighter white. The CDG branding is placed along with the midsole of the shoe in black, and the top of the midsole features a black trim. CDG will be selling this shoe online for $145 USD at its physical stores as well as on its online platform. Image Credit: CDG, Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between fashion brands can lead to unique and innovative product designs. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design can add elegance to traditional products and appeal to different markets. - **Limited Edition Products:** Creating limited edition products can increase demand and exclusivity for certain brands and products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can benefit from collaborating with other brands to create unique and innovative products that appeal to different markets. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can explore minimalist design and create limited edition products to increase demand and exclusivity for certain brand and product lines. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from carrying exclusive and limited edition products that are only available in select stores, driving foot traffic and attracting more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl.md) - [Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Café Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl.md) - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md)