# Leather-Trimmed Knockout Sneakers French Fashion Icon Saint Laurent Reveals Its Leather Kicks By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/10/saint-laurent-white-leather-trimmed-mid-top-sneakers) For those looking to take their sneaker game to the next level of high fashion, consider these [Saint Laurent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross) White Leather-Trimmed Mid-Top Sneakers. These kicks offer a classic look infused with a street-savvy vibe that is sure to have people trying to catch a glance as you walk by. These Saint Laurent White Leather-Trimmed sneakers are featured in a mid-top model that rises just above the ankle. These sneakers are textured in a white and pale gray with black and off-white trimmings throughout. The materials include textured textiles, [suede detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker) and leather trimmings. Saint Laurent opted for a classic rubber foxing sole with tonal stitching. Black leather hits on the uppers separate this sneaker from other off-white kicks. These sneakers are [made in Italy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-lux); you’re looking to sped around $650 on these bad boys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Luxury Sneakers:** Opportunity to disrupt the market by offering unique designs and high-quality materials in the rapidly growing luxury sneakers segment. - **Fashion-streetwear Fusion:** Opportunity to disrupt fashion norms and create a new category of fashion with streetwear-inspired designs and high-fashion materials. - **Sustainable Leather Alternatives:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating eco-friendly alternatives to leather for use in high-end sneakers and luxury goods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** With the growing demand for luxury sneakers, fashion brands have an opportunity to tap into a new market with unique designs and high-quality materials. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore materials and designs to create new and innovative products in the luxury sneaker segment and capture a growing market. - **Sustainable Fashion:** By exploring eco-friendly alternatives for leather and other materials, the sustainable fashion industry can create a new segment of high-end, luxury products that appeal to conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Retro-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Soft Visual Delicate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexion-sneaker.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Chic Slim-Fit City Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-city-sneaker.md) - [Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-sneaker.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Silver Accent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md)