# Exaggerated Sneaker Mashups These Sneaker Illustrations are Retro Recreations of Past Releases By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-illustrations References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/3/what-if-what-the-sneakers) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cloakwork/) Artist Cloakwork has created a line of sneaker illustrations that are sure to raise a few eyebrows within the sneaker community. These vibrantly designed images feature popular sneaker silhouettes sporting a variety of their previous designs and colorways. Inspired by Nike's 'What The...' series, Cloakwork illustrated five sneaker silhouettes with over-the-top details, paying homage to its past releases. While Nike is no stranger to a mashup sneaker, other brands have never rendered any of their sneakers with a collage of previous detail. Utilizing brands such as Jeremy Scott x Adidas, Reebok, ASICS, Visvim and Vans, Cloakwork was able to recreate such iconic silhouettes as Vans' Sk8-Hi and Reebook's Instapump Fury with detail of their past releases. While none of the aforementioned brands have ever produced a mashup shoe, sneaker enthusiasts now have a glimpse of what they might look like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Exaggerated Sneaker Mashups:** Opportunity for sneaker brands to explore exaggerated mashup designs that pay homage to their past releases. - **Vibrant Sneaker Illustrations:** Demand for vibrant sneaker illustrations that showcase popular silhouettes with over-the-top details. - **Explore Collage Design:** Emerging trend of utilizing collage design to recreate iconic sneaker silhouettes with details from previous releases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can tap into the opportunity of creating exaggerated sneaker mashup designs that resonate with sneaker enthusiasts. - **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators have the potential to meet the demand for vibrant sneaker illustrations with unique and creative designs. - **Fashion and Streetwear:** Fashion and streetwear brands can explore the use of collage design to create disruptive sneaker designs that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masha-popova.md)