# Anime Series-Themed Sneakers Skechers and One Piece Join on a Second Collaborative Project By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-and-one-piece-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/skechers-one-piece-d-lites-3-sneaker) & [skechers](https://www.skechers.com/en-us/dlites-one-piece) Skechers and One Piece join forces for the second time on a [collaborative collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-one-piece) spotlighting the latest Skechers D'Lites 3.0. The new range features footwear sizes for men and women, offering limited edition colorways that reference some of the notable characters of the [anime series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-collaboration-1). This includes Monkey D. Luffy and Trafalgar Law -- both of which are seen on two respective colorways. There are also references to Marco, Boa Hancock, Jimbei, Whitebeard, and Whitebeard as well. The sneaker's structure is ultra-chunky and has a midsole that boasts a wave-like design. To round out the entire design are some One Piece logos adorning the tongue tab along with additional colorful themed artwork across the insoles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Anime-themed Fashion Collaborations:** The collaboration between Skechers and One Piece is part of a trend towards incorporating anime-inspired designs into fashionable items for consumer markets. - **Limited Edition Sneaker Collections:** Limited edition sneaker collections incorporating pop culture references such as anime characters and logos allow for fashionable and exclusive consumer experiences. - **Nostalgia-inspired Wearable Art:** Anime-themed wearable art that incorporates nostalgic characters and storylines continues to be a growing trend in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Sneaker companies, such as Skechers, can continue to expand upon anime-inspired collaborations to target consumers interested in wearable, pop culture-inspired fashion. - **Anime Entertainment:** Anime entertainment companies, such as One Piece, can continue to extend their brand reach and engagement through fashion collaborations. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands and designers can continue to explore incorporating anime-inspired designs into their collections to appeal to fashion-conscious, nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Themed Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-2.md) - [Anime-Themed Sports Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-x-nba.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sports Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-lakers-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-2.md) - [Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece.md) - [Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2.md) - [Anime Franchise-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-and-crocs.md) - [Anime-Inspired Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruto-2.md) - [Anime-Collaborative Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan.md)