# Luxury Court Kicks Sak Unveils the Ryusaku Hiruma Converse Star Tech By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryusaku-hiruma-converse References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/10/sak-for-converse-star-tech-high-tops/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/) The best thing about a great looking pair of athletic shoes is that you don't need to be an athlete to pull them off. I can see these Ryusaku Hiruma Converse popping on the feet of the stylish -- regardless of their athletic prowess. The Ryusaku Hiruma Converse Star Techs are the designer's third installment of his unique take on [classic Converse styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi). At $900 a pair, you may not have to be a pro athlete to wear them, but you may have to be one to afford their [luxurious fit and look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Athletic Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-end, designer athletic shoes that appeal to style-conscious individuals, regardless of their athletic abilities. - **Unique Designer Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with renowned designers to create limited edition versions of popular shoe styles, attracting fashion-forward consumers. - **Premium Price for Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer luxury versions of popular shoe brands at a premium price point, targeting affluent consumers seeking exclusive and fashionable options. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and design features into athletic footwear, providing enhanced style and performance for fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with athletic footwear brands to create cutting-edge designs that merge fashion and function, appealing to style-savvy consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce high-end, luxury footwear collections from renowned designers, targeting affluent consumers seeking exclusive and prestigious fashion options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Collaborative Basketball Player High-Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-gilgeousalexander-x-converse-weapon.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Signature Court Shoe Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-1.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Jewel-Informed Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sneaker-1.md)