# Child Star-Backed Sneakers The Skechers x Ryan's World Line Launched in time for Back-to-School By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-07-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-ryans-world References: [skechers](https://www.skechers.com/m/ryans-world/) The Skechers x Ryan's World collection expands just in time for back-to-school season. The sneakers and slip-on clogs were designed by Ryan Kaji -- the 10-year-old child star of the 'Ryan's World' franchise who boasts a YouTube channel with over 30 million subscribers. Ryan worked with the Skechers Kids design team to create colorful pieces, including the Skechers x Ryan's World®: Ultra Flex 2.0 - Hero Fun, the Skechers x Ryan's World®: Street Fame 'Red Titan,' and the Skechers x Ryan's World®: Street Fame 'Combo Blast' -- to name a few. Pairs from the collection are available today and come in kids sizing with select pairs in toddlers sizing. The collection is priced ranging from $35-65. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Influencer-driven Collaborations:** Opportunities for influencer-driven collaborations to target specific niches and demographics. - **Kid-focused Fashion:** Opportunities for kid-focused fashion brands to create clothing items and accessories that cater to a child's personal style and interests. - **Limited Edition Product Drops:** Opportunities for limited edition product drops to create a sense of urgency and demand among customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry could explore kid-centric endorsement deals and collaborations to create products that appeal to younger consumers. - **Youtube Content Creation:** Content creation platforms like YouTube could facilitate collaborations between child influencers and fashion brands to create merchandised products for their audiences. - **Toy & Entertainment:** Toy and entertainment industry could collaborate with fashion brands and influencers to market merchandise that extends the franchise or brand message. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Kids Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Discreet Tracking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers.md) - [Character Footwear Crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-park-x-crocs-collection.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md)