# DIY-Inspired Tan Sneakers Dime and Vans Collaborate on the 'Oxford Tan' Skate Half Cab '92 By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-half-cab-92 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/dime-vans-skate-half-cab-92-release-date) & [dimemtl](https://dimemtl.com/) Montreal-based label [Dime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixxa) has tapped [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-cab-sneaker) for a new collaborative take on the ‘Skate Half Cab ‘92,’ a mid-cut lifestyle sneaker with a neutral-toned color palette. For this collaboration, both Dime and Vans tapped into the world of creative exploration and DIY, designing this footwear offering with a variety of [mixed materials and understated colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans). The sneaker boasts ‘Oxford Tan’ suede panels that have debossed “Half Cab” and Dime branding along the lateral walls and tongue, and checkered banners decorate the rear of the shoe. The sneaker is finished with a solid black outsole and black collar accents. The Dime x Vans ‘Skate Half Cab ‘92’ will debut on September 17 via Dime and select global retailers. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **DIY Collaborative Fashion:** There is an opportunity to tap into the DIY fashion movement by creating collaborative fashion pieces like the Dime x Vans Skate Half Cab '92 sneakers. - **Neutral-toned Sneakers:** Neutral-colored sneakers like the 'Oxford Tan' Skate Half Cab '92 are becoming popular and can be a disruptive innovation in the sneaker industry. - **Mixed Material Sneakers:** Sneakers made of mixed materials, such as suede and checkered banners like the Dime x Vans Skate Half Cab '92, could be a unique offering in the footwear market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could benefit from creating more collaborative and DIY-inspired pieces, like the Dime x Vans Skate Half Cab '92 sneakers. - **Footwear:** The sneaker industry could benefit from the rise in popularity of neutral-toned and mixed material sneakers, exemplified by the Dime x Vans Skate Half Cab '92. - **Retail:** The Dime x Vans Skate Half Cab '92, which will only be available via Dime and select global retailers, showcases the opportunity for exclusive retail collaborations in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Reworked Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-cab-sneaker.md) - [Reworked Rugged Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixxa.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Premium Textural Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-half-cab.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md)