# Gradient Designer Sneakers Saint Laurent's Rainbow Sneaker is Both Colorful and Practical By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurents-rainbow-sneaker References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/4/saint-laurent-rainbow-sole-sneaker) & [mytheresa](https://www.mytheresa.com/en-de/saint-laurent-satin-sneakers-988445.html?catref=category) Saint Laurent's Rainbow Sneaker is helping consumers get ready for spring in style, as the new vibrant offering is sure to serve as a playful addition to anyone's sneaker rotation. While colorful, this shoe manages to elicit a sense of elegance as it's crafted from black satin and finished with tonal leather patches. What really makes this shoe standout from the crowd, is its [multi-colored sole, which has been dyed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso) to feature a [rainbow-hued gradient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dusk-colorway). Other intricate details make this shoe unique, like the [blue tongue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-colorway), which adds a pop of color, or the subtle gold logo. This playful sneaker deviates from typical designer offerings, bring the consumer something fun and practical. Image Credit: Mytheresa.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Sneaker Trend:** The rise of vibrant and playful sneakers that deviate from traditional designer offerings, providing consumers with fun and practical options. - **Gradient Sole Trend:** The use of gradient-dyed soles in sneakers, adding a unique and eye-catching element to footwear designs. - **Unique Sneaker Details Trend:** The incorporation of intricate details, such as colored tongues and subtle logos, to make sneakers stand out and appeal to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to tap into the demand for colorful and unique sneakers, creating new revenue streams and expanding their customer base. - **Footwear Industry:** Potential for footwear companies to innovate and differentiate their products by incorporating gradient-dyed soles and unique details in their sneaker designs. - **Streetwear Industry:** Chance for streetwear brands to offer vibrant and practical sneakers that cater to the preferences of fashion-forward consumers, capturing a larger market share. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Pink Gradient Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder-1.md) - [Sky-Inspired Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dusk-colorway.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Iridescent Trail Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xt4-og.md)