# Cartoon-Themed Canvas High-Top Sneakers Converse Unveils a Pokémon Pack for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pack References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/converse-all-star-pokemon-collaboration-release-info) & [shop.converse.co.jp](https://shop.converse.co.jp/shop/default.aspx) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack) introduces a new Pokémon pack of sneaker models that are launching for the season -- the entire range is full of the [All Star silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) for a breathable colorful option. There are four new colorways in total, each one celebrating a specific Pokémon character. It kicks off with a bright yellow iteration, which is designed to honor Pikachu. The mustard yellow colorway honors Eevee. The bright orange design commemorates Charizard, and finally, the grayish-purple colorway is designed to celebrate Mewtwo. At the heel of the shoes, there is a detail that nods to the respective Pokémon character printed along with its Pokédex number, weight, and height. Notably, the shoes are packaged in a special Pokéball-themed white and red shoe box. Image Credit: Pokemon, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., Game Freak Inc. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon-themed Sneakers:** Opportunity to create more cartoon-themed sneakers for other popular franchises, such as Disney or Marvel, to cater to fans of all ages. - **Limited Edition Sneaker Collections:** Opportunity to create more limited edition sneaker collections that celebrate pop culture icons to increase brand appeal among fans. - **Celebrity/influencer Collaborations:** Opportunity for sneaker brands to collaborate with popular celebrities or influencers to create unique collections that cater to their fan base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe companies to tap into the market of pop culture enthusiasts and release footwear that caters to their interests. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to partner with footwear brands to release co-branded products that celebrate popular franchises like Pokemon. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker companies to create unique and trendy designs that attract customers seeking fresh fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Anime-Themed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pokmon.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-and-pokmon.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Comfort Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-pokmon.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-and-crocs.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Monstrous Anime Footwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-pokmon.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md)