# Retro-Style Leather Sneakers Converse Drops the Vintage Leather Update of the Stars & Bars Series By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-bars References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/converse-japan-stars-bars-vintage-leather-fall-winter-2019-release-date-info) & [shop.converse.co.jp](https://shop.converse.co.jp/shop/) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) unveiled more iterations of the classic Stars & Bars sneaker model following the footwear designs' recent celebration of its 50th anniversary. The latest update arrives in a vintage leather update and low-top silhouette, contributing to the brand's Timeline series. The Vintage Leather iteration stays in correlation to the design language of the Timeline series with the [retro design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage) to the overall look. The premium construction also nods to contemporary elements and it can be seen through the details of spaced eyelets intricately placed or the soft path behind the tongue. Additional details include the black heel tab replicating the debut model and the black leather upper atop the thick rubber sole unit that delivers durability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Vintage Leather Sneakers:** The trend of vintage leather sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and offer retro-inspired footwear options. - **Low-top Silhouette:** The trend of low-top sneakers opens up possibilities for brands to create more versatile and casual footwear styles. - **Retro Design Elements:** The trend of incorporating retro design elements in sneakers allows brands to attract consumers with a nostalgia-driven aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of vintage leather sneakers by developing new designs that blend classic and contemporary elements. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of low-top silhouette sneakers to create stylish and comfortable footwear options that cater to different consumer preferences. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend of retro design elements in sneakers by curating and selling vintage-inspired footwear collections online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Classically Elegant Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-coinloafer.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Premium Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-2.md) - [Celebratory Shoe Anniversary Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage.md)