# Christmas Character-Themed Sneakers GOLF WANG and Converse Launch a Fuzzy One Star Grinch Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-grinch References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/golf-wang-converse-one-star-grinch-release-date-price/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/golfwang/?utm_source=ig_embed) Christmas is just around the corner and to prepare, [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-the-creator) joins forces with GOLF WANG on introducing the new collaborative One Star [Grinch sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-colorway-1). The shoes draw direct inspiration from the iconic character originally created by Dr. Seuss dating all the way back to the 50s. The shoe's design is made to recall his [fuzzy green fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low) to follow the track by 'Tyler, The Creator' entitled 'I Am the Grinch.' The uppers are complete in a hairy green finish, resting atop of a white midsole to contrast. It has a white lacing system and branding accent over the tongue tab. Both labels complete the insole along with a red finish and the heel nods to the overarching theme with the Grinch motif including his menacing eye embroidered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Character-themed Sneakers:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with pop culture and iconic characters for limited edition sneakers. - **Holiday-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to design limited edition holiday-themed clothing and accessories. - **Fuzzy Textures:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate fun and tactile fuzzy textures into their designs and products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with pop culture and iconic characters for limited edition clothing and accessories. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to license their iconic characters and IP to fashion brands for limited edition products. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to attract customers with limited edition and exclusive holiday-themed products during the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Character Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grinch-x-crocs.md) - [Festive Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-1.md) - [Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-the-creator.md) - [Textural Collaborative Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro.md) - [Festive Themed Soccer Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-colorway-1.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-dunk.md) - [Festive Bold Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-winter-red.md)