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# Shoe-Covered Face Masks
The SneakerTrooper Helmet Gets the Full Footwear Treatment

By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-16 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakertrooper-helmet
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/15/stormtrooper-helmet-made-from-sneakers/) & [freehandprofit.wordpress](https://freehandprofit.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/star-wars-x-adidas-x-freehand-profit-sneakertrooper-helme)

From far away, the SneakerTrooper Helmet looks normal, but look up close you’ll see that it’s definitely something special.

An artist by the name of Freehand Profit was approached by a friend to work on a project called the [Star Wars Remix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2), which encourages artists to take the sci-fi franchise and elevate it in various artistic mediums. He joined and decided used footwear as his inspiration; thus, the SneakerTrooper Helmet was born. The entire headgear is made from material off of the [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami) X Star Wars Superskate Mids sneakers, and of course, it took more than just a pair to put everything together. It replicates the Stormtrooper helmet in every way, and he's managed to incorporate a bit of color into the iconic face of the Imperial Guard.

The SneakerTrooper Helmet is up for sale on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chemistry-brand).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 67% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Sneaker-inspired Art:** Creating art using sneakers as the main medium, opening up new possibilities for artistic expression.
- **Novelty Fashion Accessories:** Designing unique and unconventional fashion accessories that appeal to enthusiasts and collectors.
- **Upcycling in Artistic Creations:** Utilizing materials from existing products to create new and innovative artistic pieces.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion & Apparel:** Exploring unconventional materials and designs in the fashion industry to attract a niche market.
- **Art & Design:** Integrating innovative materials and techniques to create visually striking and culturally relevant artistic pieces.
- **E-commerce:** Capitalizing on the online marketplace to sell unique, limited edition fashion accessories to global consumers.

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