# Big Bad Sneakers Commemorative Freebies From Peanut Butter Wolf & Converse By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-wolf-converse References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/peanut-butter-wolf-x-converse-999-chuck-taylor-all-star/) & [stonesthrow](http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2009/08/999) Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, has been pushing forward the music industry for decades. To commemorate his great career and 999 Tour, [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you) created 9 pairs of white Chuck Taylor All-Stars with a wolf graphic on the side. These Peanut Butter Wolf Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars are not for sale, but will be given away one per day for each day of the tour. The 999 Tour begins on September 1 and goes to September 9. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Musician Sneaker Collaborations:** Opportunity for musicians and sneaker brands to collaborate on limited edition sneakers for fans. - **Commemorative Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to create limited edition merchandise to commemorate a milestone or event. - **Limited Edition Giveaways:** Opportunity for brands to create buzz and loyalty by giving away limited edition items to fans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** Music artists and labels can collaborate with sneaker brands to create merchandise and drive sales and fan engagement. - **Fashion Industry:** Sneaker brands can collaborate with fashion designers for limited edition sneaker collections to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Event Industry:** Event planners and brands can create buzz and excitement by planning exclusive limited edition giveaways for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-sneaker-4.md) - [Charming Chocolatier-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-dunk-low-wonka.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Shoe-Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-and-converse.md)