# Warship Shoes Phil Noto Creates a Custom Art Sneaker for the Bold Hype Gallery in New York By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phil-noto References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/04/26/warship-shoe/) & [philnoto.tumblr](http://philnoto.tumblr.com/post/4613522934/quite-busy-with-work-today-so-heres-a-little) We have seen some crazy shoes in our time, from Alexander McQueen high heels to Jeremy Scott sneakers, and yet these warship shoes from Phil Noto still have me stunned. Perhaps this is some kind of sci-fi battleship and its weapons have been set to stun. Designed and created for a [custom sneaker art show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line) held at the Bold Hype Gallery in New York City, Phil Noto's warship shoes are definitely worth being on display. Considering that Phil Noto's background is in animation, having worked for [Walt Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-eats-1) for ten years, and [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper), I should not be surprised that his custom sneaker took on such an imaginative form. Heavily influenced by 60s and 70s art and fashion, Phil Noto's warship shoes are definitely retro-looking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Custom Sneaker Art:** The trend of customized sneakers as an art form offers opportunities for artists to create unique and imaginative designs. - **Sci-fi Inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating sci-fi elements in fashion opens up innovative opportunities for designers to create futuristic and imaginative pieces. - **Retro Revival:** The trend of embracing the styles and aesthetics of past eras allows designers to create nostalgic and unique products with a modern twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of custom sneaker art by collaborating with artists to offer limited edition and personalized sneakers to consumers. - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from the trend of customized sneakers as it provides a new canvas for artists to showcase their creativity and reach a broader audience. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of sci-fi inspired fashion by incorporating futuristic and imaginative designs in costumes and merchandise for movies, TV shows, and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshi-nagai.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Shoe Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nodaleto-shoe-store.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md)