# Utilitarian High Tops Pro-Keds Royal Flash Mids Keep It Simple and Sweet By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-keds-royal-flash-mids References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/09/prokeds-royal-flash-mid/) & [keds](http://www.keds.com/jump.jsp?itemType=GATEWAY&itemID=323) The high top is making a huge come back this year, being sported by men and women alike. Making these sweet kicks even sweeter are Pro-Keds Royal Flash Mids. Keeping up with the mixing of traditional [high top design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid) and [luxe fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20), the Pro-Keds Royal Flash Mids are made of a deliciously soft suede. Available either in blue or black, these [super fly sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor) are expected to be available in the Spring/Summer of 2010. **Implications** - Businesses that are able to offer their clients products that embrace modern, high-quality design along with vintage characteristics from the past will likely benefit in tremendous ways. Consumers looking for a balance between modern and traditional will likely appeal to thee types of products in a significant way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High Top Resurgence:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing popularity of high top shoes by offering modern designs with a touch of nostalgia. - **Luxe Fabrics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to explore incorporating luxurious and soft materials like suede into their product offerings. - **Modern Vintage Fusion:** Businesses that blend modern and traditional design elements can tap into a consumer demand for products with a balance of both characteristics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can benefit from the high top trend by creating stylish and comfortable options with unique design elements. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the use of luxe fabrics like suede to add a touch of sophistication to their clothing lines. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to consumers seeking modern-vintage fusion products by curating collections that combine contemporary and nostalgic elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Slim Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-lowprofile-sneakers.md) - [Motorsport Heritage Mid-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-mid-clyde-royal.md) - [Retro-Modern Suede Joggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-og-85.md) - [Ultra-Slick Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-20-sneakers.md) - [Traditional Formal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-prophecy-moc-1.md) - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-p6000-premium.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md)