# Skeleton-Printed Kids Shoes Vans Released a New Line of Skeleton Themed Sneakers for Kids By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-themed-sneakers References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/2/vans-skeleton-bones-sk8-mid-range-where-to-buy) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/shop/kids-new-and-popular) Popular shoe company [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover) released a new line of skeleton-themed sneakers for kids from baby to teen. The new sneakers feature a rockstar-inspired, characterized skeleton hand with lighting bolts in the background. This new 'rock on' skeleton hand symbol was printed on the brand's classic [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Mid sneaker silhouette. Additionally, these sneakers have a Vans logo in the same skeleton print on the back. Available online from $18 for toddler sized shoes to $42 for middle school to teen sizes, the brand's footwear always feature high-quality materials, ensuring a long lasting product. These new skeleton-themed sneakers for kids are black with white and blue accents, perfect for the upcoming season to add an edgy style accent to any kid's day-to-day wardrobe. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Skeleton-printed Sneakers for Kids:** Opportunity for other shoe companies to tap into the growing demand for unique and edgy footwear for children. - **Character-themed Sneakers:** Potential for brands to collaborate with popular characters and introduce themed sneakers for kids to appeal to a wider customer base. - **Personalized Kids Footwear:** Opportunity to create customizable sneakers for kids, allowing them to add their own unique style and design elements to their footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Footwear:** The release of skeleton-themed sneakers for kids highlights the potential for innovation and creativity within the children's footwear market. - **Branded Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to expand their merchandise offerings and leverage popular symbols and themes to create unique and engaging products. - **Fashion Accessories:** The introduction of character-themed sneakers for kids opens up new possibilities for brands within the fashion accessories market, catering to the trend of personalization and self-expression for young consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Café Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-papergirl.md)