# Vibrant Velcro Sneakers Multicolor Raf Simons High-Tops for Fall By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-high-tops References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/08/13/raf-simons-fallwinter-2009-multicolor-velcro-sneaker/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/165810/raf-simons/89/) Belgian designer Raf Simons will be turning heads with these [brightly colored neoprene sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers). Their playful colors and [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-mafate-three2) fasteners kick up the childlike joyfulness of the design. Simons has a reputation as a fashion revolutionary. In 2005, Cathy Horyn of the New York Times said, “Simons is probably the most influential menswear designer of the last decade.” The [multicolor velcro sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/990v4-2) sell at Colette for $641 US. **Implications** - The cheeky shoes are part of Simons' Fall/Winter collection for 2009. The featured images show off one of the bright shoes that boast five different colors that include pink, blue, white, black and brown. The colors definitely go well with the autumn season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bright Multicolor Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable sneakers with vibrant colors to appeal to fashion-forward customers. - **Velcro Fasteners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced velcro fasteners that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing for various industries. - **Playful Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate playful and joyful elements into everyday products to enhance user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vibrant and unconventional designs into clothing lines to attract a younger and more adventurous consumer base. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative fastening methods, such as advanced velcro, to enhance convenience and comfort in footwear. - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply vibrant and eye-catching designs to sports equipment to boost visual appeal and customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Orange-Tinged Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jf1.md) - [Vibrant Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-collection.md) - [Minimal Cozy Velcro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8040-sneakers.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Bold Patterned Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14.md) - [Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-1.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md)