# Understated Sports Club-Inspired Shoes Stepney Workers Club Debuted Its First Range of Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepney-workers-club References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/stepney-workers-club-sneakers-collection) & [stepneyworkersclub](https://www.stepneyworkersclub.com/swc) Stepney Workers Club is a new footwear label based in East London and its very first collection is comprised of a series of understated laid-back silhouettes. Stepney Workers Club draws a strong inspiration from the culture of traditional Worker's Sports Clubs and the influence is translated through the brand's logo of a handshake and its slogan that reads "Freedom of Sport, Freedom of Thought." Stepney Workers Club's first collection is comprised of two different silhouettes -- the low cut Dellow shoes, and the [high-top Varden sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatty-fc). Both of the sneakers are available in the choices of either a [canvas base upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1) or a suede crafted upper. There is also a range of colorway options including the classic monochromatic choices, and a selection of [pastel hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-sport-club). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Understated Sports Club-inspired Shoes:** Opportunity for brands to create more understated and laid-back footwear options inspired by the culture of traditional Worker's Sports Clubs. - **Laid-back Silhouettes:** Potential for the development of footwear with relaxed and casual designs that offer comfort and style. - **Canvas and Suede Upper Options:** Opportunity for footwear brands to offer shoes with a choice of canvas or suede upper materials to cater to different consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear brands to create new lines of shoes inspired by sports club culture and featuring laid-back silhouettes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate the understated and relaxed aesthetic of sports club-inspired footwear into their collections. - **Sports and Recreation:** Opportunity for sports equipment and apparel companies to collaborate with footwear brands to create sports club-inspired shoes for both performance and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Lifestyle Sneaker Debut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axis-sneaker.md) - [Greyscale Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-steady-club.md) - [Full-Grain Leather Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-3.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md) - [Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-ltd.md) - [Comfortable Casual Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casual-lifestyle-shoe.md) - [Celebratory Shoe Anniversary Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatty-fc.md)