# Rockstars Kicks The Badass Snake Skin Slash x Supra Sneaker is Awesome By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slash-supra-sneaker References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/02/slash-x-supra-super-bowl-xlv-skytop/) & [suprafootwear](http://suprafootwear.com/blog/2011/02/07/slash-skytop-super-bowl-xlv/) Despite his infamous top hat, guitarist Slash has made headlines with a different fashion item: the Slash x Supra sneakers. The Slash x Supra sneakers were worn by the Velvet Revolver guitarist during Super Bowl XLV. Fans of the famous axe-man will see that the customized shoe plays exactly to his persona. The [high-top kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) is done up in black leather with different spots of [snakeskin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake) in homage to his love of the reptile. There’s no word on whether or not these will be available for the market, but one can hope. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity Fashion Collaborations:** Fashion brands can collaborate with celebrities to create custom merchandise that reflects their personality and style. - **Personalized Footwear:** Creating customized sneakers and shoes according to customers' preferences can give brands a unique selling point and increase customer loyalty. - **Animal Print Fashion:** Animal print designs have been popular in the past and continue to be so, making it a good trend for fashion brands to incorporate in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with celebrities and incorporate animal prints to create personalized footwear for their customers. - **Music:** Musicians can use merchandise collaborations with fashion brands to promote their personal style and image. - **Retail:** Retailers can attract customers by offering personalized sneaker designs, including animal prints, as part of their product line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Rockband-Inspired Rancher Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scholar-rancher.md) - [Rock Legend Footwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lugz-x-ozzy-osbourne.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Precisely Engineered Performance Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asicsone.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md)