# Vintage Brawling Arcade Kicks The Street Fighter Converse Chucks Brings Back Nostalgic Gaming By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-converse-chucks References: [hungeree](http://hungeree.com/?p=1662) & [mayapixelskaya](http://mayapixelskaya.com/) Anyone familiar with the world of gaming will instantly recognize the images embedded on the Street Fighter [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) Chucks by Maya Pixelskaya. Maya Pixelskaya loves her video games and is quite an art enthusiast, so it's only natural that she combined her two favorites and put it into the Street Fighter Converse Chucks. These are [classic Converse high-tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love) that have been fully customized with graphics from one of [Capcom's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-marvel-x-capcom-collection) most successful fighting games of all time. The design features the vintage 1991 Street Fighter II images with Ryu and Chun-Li facing off at the rooftop of a temple. Any gamer would love to get their hands on the Street Fighter Converse Chucks, which will bring them back to the days of waiting in line at the arcade with a quarter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Customized Gaming Sneakers:** The Street Fighter Converse Chucks showcase the growing trend of customized sneakers inspired by video games. - **Nostalgic Gaming Merchandise:** The popularity of the Street Fighter Converse Chucks reflects the demand for nostalgic gaming merchandise among consumers. - **Retro Gaming Fashion:** The fusion of vintage video game imagery with classic Converse sneakers demonstrates the emerging trend of retro gaming fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Accessories:** The success of the Street Fighter Converse Chucks highlights the potential for new gaming accessories that incorporate iconic video game graphics. - **Streetwear/apparel:** The intersection of gaming and fashion showcased by the Street Fighter Converse Chucks presents opportunities for streetwear and apparel brands to collaborate with gaming franchises. - **Art/design:** The artistic customization of the Street Fighter Converse Chucks by Maya Pixelskaya opens up possibilities for artists and designers to create unique products that blend gaming and visual art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-1.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md)