# Retro Leather Sneakers Ryusaku Hiruma Recreates Classic Converses By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryusaku-hiruma References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/03/29/sak-x-converse-chuck-taylor-all-star/) & [openingceremony.us](http://www.openingceremony.us/) I am currently wearing a pair of [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared) All-Stars and let me tell you, they are not nearly as beautiful as the ones Ryusaku Hiruma has been creating. My feet feel shame and envy at the same time. Ryusaku Hiruma has created a beautiful shoe here. Styled along the lines of the [original Chuck Taylors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2), these shoes are handmade by Ryusaku Hiruma himself with real leather. Pleather be damned. These classic kicks will cost you a pretty penny, they start at $600, and are only available in a limited number from Opening Ceremony. I need these shoes now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Leather Sneakers:** Opportunity for high-end fashion brands to offer limited edition handmade leather sneakers for luxury buyers. - **Retro Sneaker Revival:** Opportunity to revive classic sneaker designs by incorporating high-end materials and limited edition releases. - **Small Batch Sneaker Production:** Opportunity to embrace small batch production methods for high-end designer sneakers, appealing to collectors and exclusivity seekers. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for high-end fashion brands to create a new line of exclusive and handmade leather sneakers, targeting affluent customers who value handcrafted luxury products. - **Sneaker Brands:** Opportunity for established sneaker brands to revive classic designs and incorporate high-quality materials into limited edition releases, targeting both high-end and nostalgic consumers. - **Handmade Crafts:** Opportunity for independent and artisan craftsmen to tap into the high-end sneaker market by offering handmade and bespoke sneakers in limited quantities, appealing to collectors and exclusivity seekers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Strawberry-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-cons-runbounce-3itsuka-strawberry.md) - [Premium Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-2.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md)