# Anarchy Promoting Kicks The Sex Pistols and Vans Sneakers are All God Save the Queen By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-pistols-and-vans-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/sex-pistols-vans-rowley-style-99s/) & [shop.vans](http://www.shop.vans.com) We have not heard from Johnny Rotten in a while, I wonder if he is still putting safety pins in his ears, and walking out of interviews? Anyway, The Sex Pistols and Vans Sneakers make up for any misbehaving (or mainstreaming) on Rotten’s part. The [retro punk kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards) come in two [florescent colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw), and draw their inspiration from the ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’ album. Incidentally, that same title is on the tongue of The Sex Pistols and Vans Sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Punk Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate punk design elements into their collections. - **Music-inspired Footwear:** Footwear brands could collaborate with popular music artists to create sneakers inspired by their music. - **Nostalgic Trend Revival:** Other retro trends could make a comeback and find a new audience among consumers today. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Brands could tap into the punk aesthetic and incorporate elements of it in their fashion collections. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies could collaborate with popular music artists to create limited edition and collectible sneakers. - **Retail:** Retailers could invest in unique and nostalgia-inducing products to attract younger consumers who are drawn to retro trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bullet.md) - [Textural Collaborative Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-1.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuct-collaboration.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md)