# Spray-Painted Luxe Sneakers Alexander McQueen's Oversized Sneakers Boast a Monochromatic Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oversized-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/alexander-mcqueen-two-tone-leather-low-tops-black-white) & [alexandermcqueen](https://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us/alexandermcqueen/oversized-sneaker_cod11703419wt.html#dept=m_sneakers_spl) Alexander McQueen's signature Oversized Sneakers arrive in a colorway that directly nods to art culture with a design that replicates the look of spray paint. It does so in a muted manner, completing the sneaker in a [black and white colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1). The chunky silhouette features a color blocking look, with the base complete in white and the [spray painted effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) in black. The uppers are made from [luxe leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-uk-2) and the front is coated in the black color and the back in white. The design gives the overall look a gradient visual across the quarter, fading in a speckled manner throughout the midsoles. The laces are a clean white with branding accents on the heel to round out the entire sneaker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 87% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-inspired Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists to create limited edition sneaker designs that incorporate unique and artistic elements. - **Chunky Silhouette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and manufacturing oversized sneakers with exaggerated proportions to cater to the growing demand for bold and statement-making footwear. - **Gradient Visuals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques to create gradient visuals on sneakers, offering customers customizable and personalized footwear options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using innovative materials and production methods to create unique sneakers that blend fashion and art, appealing to fashion-forward consumers. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional design elements and materials into sneakers to create visually striking and distinctive footwear products. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion brands to create art-inspired designs on sneakers, merging the worlds of fashion and art in a fresh and exciting way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Militaristic Tonal Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bw-army-lux.md) - [Monochrome Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Monochromatic Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-on-cloudmonster-2.md)