# Limited Edition Gamer High-Tops King of Soles' Pac Man Shoes are Handmade & Handstitched By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-shoes References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2012905071/limited-edition-handmade-premium-leather-sneakers?ref=newest&ref=discovery) & [gamertreasures](https://www.gamertreasures.com/products/king-of-soles-pac-man-shoes) The Pac Man shoes by Irish label King of Soles are a limited edition high-tops that sport a unique creative design on a 100% premium leather upper. The silhouette further boasts a mesh lining for breathability, chambray cushion insole and TPR outsole for comfort. In the end, it is a wonderfully flexible and durable design that clearly draws inspiration from footwear giant [high-top offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan). The added bonus comes from the uniqueness of the shoes and its exclusivity. The Pac Man shoes are bound to be a nostalgic blow to anyone who grew up, playing [arcade games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman). The brand King of Soles was launched in 2017 with the interest of offering consumers affordable and design-driven footwear. The Pac Man shoes are, therefore, a statement piece that seeks out to promote the label for further endeavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Footwear Designs:** The rise of handmade and creatively designed limited-edition footwear with a focus on exclusivity presents an opportunity for unique fashion experiences. - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** The resurgence of nostalgia-inspired fashion as a trend provides an innovative approach to creative designing. - **Affordable Design-driven Footwear:** The demand for affordable and design-driven footwear exemplifies the innovation opportunity for brands that promise fashion at a reasonable price. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** The fashion and apparel industry can take advantage of the resurgence of nostalgia-inspired designs and limited-edition footwear. - **Gaming and Entertainment Industry:** The gaming and entertainment industry can collaborate with the fashion industry to bring gaming-inspired fashion items to the market. - **E-commerce Industry:** The e-commerce industry can leverage the demand for affordable design-driven footwear to enter the market and challenge established brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md) - [Fight-Game Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-namco-x-nike.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md)