# Fuzzy Suede Shoes PRO-Keds Updated Its 'Royal Sneaker' Model with a Playful Textured Material By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prokeds References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/08/31/pro-keds-royal-hairy-suede) & [prokeds](http://www.prokeds.com/US/en/country) PRO-Keds, an athletic footwear brand that's a part of the major Keds company, recently diversified its collection of 'Royal Sneakers.' The design, which is similar in structure to some of [Converse's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro) classic Chuck Taylors, is complemented by a thick rubber sole and laces that take up much of the upper. The updated versions of the sneakers come in either a low or high-top variations -- with colorways taken over by elegant neutral themes. The most interesting part of PRO-Keds' creation however is its use of [fur-like suede fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-00-1), which adds more dimension to the neutral tones and spices up the overall appearance. With this, the [suede sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weapon-suede-ox-ne) are still versatile to wear but also offer a flare of uniqueness that's likely to get the wearer's feet a few more glances at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fuzzy Suede:** Furry, textured materials add dimension and uniqueness to footwear designs. - **Neutral Colorways:** Elegant and understated color palettes create a versatile canvas for playful design elements. - **Thick Soles:** Chunky, rubber soles are a durable and trendy addition to classic sneaker styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Innovative use of materials and colors offer endless possibilities for sneaker design. - **Fashion:** Bold design elements and color pairings can make sneakers a fashion statement rather than just athletic shoes. - **Retail:** Incorporating unique design elements can create a competitive advantage and attract more customers in an overcrowded retail market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Custom Suede Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma.md) - [Suede-Paneled Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-elite-terrain-system-clifton-l-suede.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md) - [Textural Tweed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweed-samba.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Textural Collaborative Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Exclusive Hairy Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-00-1.md)