# Heavy Duty Leather Sneakers Blends and Vans Vault Join on the Sk8-Hi Zip Sneaker Model By Amy Duong | Published 2020-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-zip-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/10/blends-vans-vault-sk8-hi-zip-reissue-black-canvas-suede-white-bone-jazz-stripe-release) Blends works in collaboration with [Vans Vault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca) on a pair of the Sk9-Hi Zip sneaker model for the festive season. The duo rework the signature silhouette, reissuing the design with a graphic on the side. It boats a construction of black canvas materials throughout the upper to ensure durability. There is also a blend of white leather and black suede to give it some textural contrast. The suede material can be found on the heel and the eyestay area, whereas the white leather can seen making up the contrasting Jazz stripe on the side. The back of the shoe features a [large zipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5) and the aforementioned Jazz stripe has been reworked to look like a bone. White midsoles and a branded plate on the heel round out the sneaker. Image Credit: Blends ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for brands to partner and create unique sneaker designs together, offering customers exclusive and limited edition products. - **Textural Contrast in Sneaker Design:** Incorporating different materials and textures in sneakers to create visually appealing and unique designs that stand out in the market. - **Reimagined Sneaker Accents:** Opportunity to rework traditional sneaker accents, such as stripes and zippers, to add a fresh and novel touch to classic shoe silhouettes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore collaborative partnerships to create innovative sneaker designs and experiment with new materials and accents. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of textural contrast in sneaker design by offering a diverse selection of sneakers with unique material combinations to attract fashion-forward consumers. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can incorporate reimagined sneaker accents into their collections, appealing to consumers seeking unique and statement-making footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Textural Collaborative Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-1.md) - [Leather Base Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-5.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Chunky Archival Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estazzo.md) - [Breathable Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker-1.md)