# Jack-O'-Lantern Kicks The Spitfire Vans TNT 5 Sneaker for Men is Halloween-Inspired By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spitfire-vans-tnt-5 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/spitfire-x-vans-tnt-5/) & [thepremierstore](http://www.thepremierstore.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=Search&PID=8552) The new Spitfire Vans TNT 5 shoe for men is celebrating the creepy colors of Halloween a few months early this year. The shoe is decked out in [orange and black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange), the spooky day's traditional hues. The Spitfire Vans TNT 5 is an epic skate shoe collaboration between Vans and the pro skater Tony Trujillo. The shoe is covered in a canvas material and is modeled after the [classic Vans skater-style shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover). These shoes have an extremely relaxed and casual appearance that's certainly more suitable for laidback looks. Each shoe is detailed with orange lace eyelets, with a Spitfire logo embroidered on the side heel in vibrant orange thread. A fireball logo is also featured on the bottom of the white rubber heel. The Spitfire Vans TNT 5 shoe is available online at the [Premier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-premier) website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Halloween-inspired Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for footwear brands to capitalize on the Halloween season by offering themed sneakers. - **Skate Shoe Collaborations:** The collaboration between Vans and pro skater Tony Trujillo showcases the potential for skate shoe brands to partner with influential figures in the industry. - **Canvas Material Shoes:** The use of canvas material in the Spitfire Vans TNT 5 shoe highlights the potential for brands to explore alternative materials in footwear manufacturing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can explore the market for themed sneakers and collaborations to attract consumers looking for unique and limited-edition shoes. - **Skateboarding:** Skateboarding industry players can leverage collaborations with professional skaters to enhance brand image and attract skate enthusiasts. - **Textiles:** Companies in the textiles industry can consider canvas as a viable material for manufacturing shoes, offering durable and versatile options for footwear brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Advanced Skate-Centric Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ave-20.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md)