# Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predistressed-footwear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/vans-sneakers-duct-tape/) Pre-distressed footwear designs have certainly been a focus of many streetwear brands that are pushing the boundaries of shoe aesthetics. Recently, [Vans Vault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram) stands out in this category with a new release. The new Vans Vault skate shoe silhouettes looked pre-worn and come with black duct tape dealing that will make consumers do a double take. Available in Japan, the brand launches two [pre-distressed footwear designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans)—a [checkerboard Vans Vault Slip-On](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans) and Vault Half-Cab in black and white. Despite their worn-out look, the models feature premium materials and reinforced construction. The decision to go with the black duct tape as the main visual detail stems from Vans Vault's desire to pay homage to skate culture as skaters often repair their worn-out shoes with duct tape. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pre-distressed Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to cater to the demand for pre-worn aesthetics in the footwear industry. - **Duct Tape Accents:** Potential for incorporating duct tape designs as a unique and edgy element in shoe aesthetics. - **Premium Materials and Reinforced Construction:** Advancements in shoe manufacturing techniques to produce pre-distressed footwear designs using high-quality materials and construction methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can tap into the trend of pre-distressed footwear to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Skateboarding:** Skateboarding brands can explore collaborations or product extensions with pre-distressed shoe designs to cater to skate culture enthusiasts. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can experiment with incorporating duct tape accents into their products for a unique and unconventional look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-old-skool-premium-goretex.md) - [Dynamic Layered Patterning Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-clash-the-wall.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md)