# Luxurious Split-Toe Sneakers Maison Margiela Releases a Two-toned Low-Top Canvas Footwear By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splittoe-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/maison-margiela-spring-summer-2019-tabi-skate-sneaker) & [hbx](https://hbx.com/brands/maison-margiela/tabi-lace-up-sneaker) For its upcoming season, high fashion label [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters) debuted a curious split-toe boot design and now, the brand is continuing the design movement with a pair of split-toe sneakers. The luxurious silhouette bears casual sensibilities and eerily reminds one of the iconic construction of [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-silhouette-1) snickers. The tabi toe is definitely a point of interest that makes the offering radically unconventional for its category. The low-top sneakers boast a canvas upper and when determining the aesthetic, Maison Margiela looked for inspiration toward traditional Japanese footwear, as well as classic skateboard shoes. The split-toe sneakers are available in two colorways — one is all-black, while the other is a combination of black and blue. The label's branding adorns the sole of the shoe, offering a stamp-like element to the model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Split-toe Design:** Exploring split-toe designs in footwear brings opportunities for innovative and unconventional shoe designs in the fashion industry. - **Influences From Japanese and Skateboard Footwear:** Incorporating elements of traditional Japanese and skateboard footwear into shoe design can create unique and eye-catching products. - **Luxurious Casual Sneakers:** The combination of luxurious materials and casual sensibilities in sneakers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the high-end footwear market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace split-toe designs to create unique and cutting-edge shoe collections. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore traditional Japanese and skateboard influences to introduce new and exciting designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods brands can tap into the demand for luxurious casual sneakers by offering high-quality and stylish options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Iconic Footwear Tribute Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-tabi-footwear.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md)