# Immaculate Skate Sneakers Rob Dyrdek's Limited Edition RD1 Mid from DC Shoes By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rd1-mid-from-dc-shoes References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2009/10/dc-shoes-rd1-mid-limited-edition.html#more) & [dcshoes](http://www.dcshoes.com/dyrdekcollection/#/RD/SH/) Salt Lake City-based Hint Creative was tasked with designing the packaging for the limited edition RD1 Mid from DC Shoes. These are the 15th sneaker designed as part of the Rob Dyrdek collection. The RD1 Mid from DC Shoes are inspired by the first-ever skateboard shoe from Dyrdek’s collection, the Dyrdek1. The RD1 Mid model comes in two color themes and is a [mid top with perforated leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nm17) and custom lining. The limited edition RD1 Mid from DC Shoes is all white with a light yellow-green sole. It features the same paneling and lace loops from the Dyrdek1 (these were a [first in skate shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokkoi-sole) and revolutionized skateboarding footwear). The code “RD0915AW” is branded into the heel of the shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skate Shoe Revival:** The popularity of skate fashion and nostalgia for classic styles create a trend opportunity for new iterations of iconic skate footwear. - **Limited Edition Packaging:** Collaborations between designers and brands can create an opportunity for customized packaging and elevated product presentation. - **Celebrity-designed Footwear:** The popularity of celebrity-endorsed fashion lines and limited edition collaborations can create an opportunity for unique designs and increased brand exposure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding Industry:** Evolution and fusion of classic skate shoe designs can offer an opportunity for new product releases and increased market share. - **Fashion Industry:** Unique collaborations between designers and brands can offer an opportunity to attract new customers and increase brand awareness. - **Athletic Footwear Industry:** Collaborations with celebrities in the world of sports, entertainment and lifestyle can offer an opportunity for new product development and elevated brand image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-label-dunk-low-pro-sb.md) - [Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorr-greenwood.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Chic Skater Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-b9s-sneakers.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker.md)