# Tie-Die High-Top Shoes Tie-Die Chuck Taylor's Have Arrived in Time for Summer By Ell Smith | Published 2018-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiedie-chuck-taylors References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/5/converse-chuck-taylor-tie-dye-pink-purple) & [size](https://www.size.co.uk/product/purple-converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-70s-womens/055135/) These tie-die Chuck Taylor's have arrived just in time for the summer season, offering consumers a playful design that's sure to stand out from the crowd. [Chuck Taylor shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack) are no stranger to out-of-the-box thinking, and this new sneaker proves just that. Inspired by the free-spirited aesthetic of the '60s, this retro shoe is sure to offer the wearer a more playful way to elevate one's summer looks. The shoes feature the brand's [iconic high-top silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) except this iteration has been dipped in a [purple and pastel tie-die pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og). The fresh look is perfect for pairing with a classic pair of jeans as it adds an energetic pop of color that's sure to appeal to any fashionista. Image Credit: Size? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Playful Footwear:** The rise of tie-dye Chuck Taylor shoes offers an opportunity for footwear companies to tap into the demand for playful and eye-catching designs. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** The resurgence of '60s aesthetics in fashion presents an opportunity for clothing brands to incorporate nostalgic elements into their designs. - **Colorful Summer Looks:** The popularity of colorful and vibrant fashion choices during the summer season opens up opportunities for retailers to offer bold and expressive clothing options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The tie-dye Chuck Taylor shoes highlight a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry by introducing unique and creative designs to capture consumer attention. - **Fashion:** The retro tie-dye trend creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate nostalgic elements and vibrant colors into their collections, attracting consumers looking for playful summer fashion. - **Retail:** The demand for colorful and expressive summer fashion presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to curate collections that offer a wide variety of bold and eye-catching clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-the-creator.md) - [Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-chucks-in-love.md)