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# Native American Skate Shoes
Vans SK8-Hi Fringe Pack Mashes Moccasin with Sneakers

By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-vans-sk8-hi-fringe
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/vans-sk8hi-fringe-pack/) & [abc-mart.net](http://www.abc-mart.net/shop/product_list.aspx?SWORD=fringe&SCD=&SINDEX=0&CD=&WKCD=)

[Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack) has taken their sneakers to a whole other level with these SK8- Hi Fringe shoes.

Mixing together the look of [Native American](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-and-peanuts) moccasins with their Sk8-Hi silhouette, the shoes solve the dilemma that happens when fashionistas can’t decide between the style of mocassins and the comfort of sneakers.

The Vans Sk8-Hi Fringe shoes come with suede bases, traditional Native embroidery and fringe trim.

The Vans SK8- Hi Fringe shoes come in black and brown, but are only available in limited quantities.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Native American-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of clothing and accessories that fuse traditional Native American design elements with modern fashion trends.
- **Hybrid Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop shoes that blend the aesthetics of different footwear styles, offering customers more options and versatility in their fashion choices.
- **Limited Edition Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market exclusive, limited quantity products to create hype and increase demand among fashion-savvy consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish an online platform that curates and sells unique, culturally-inspired fashion items to a global audience.
- **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a manufacturing process that seamlessly combines different types of footwear, allowing for customizable and hybrid shoe designs.
- **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an e-commerce platform that specializes in limited edition releases, catering to the growing demand for exclusive and hard-to-find fashion items.

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