# Textural Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers The Conceptual TOKIO Sneakers by Juan Manuel Vegas are Illusory By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-sneakers References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/10/insanely-futuristic-tokio-sneakers-come-with-a-split-surface-design-and-a-glow-in-the-dark-texture/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual [TOKIO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador) Sneakers have been designed by Juan Manuel Vegas as a footwear style that provides an illusory, unexpected silhouette and finish for avid shoe aficionados to admire. The sneakers are constructed with a split-surface design that is incorporated with a [glow-in-the-dark phosphorescent detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1) that allows them to appear effortlessly in the darkness. These glowing components combine to create a silhouette that looks as though it's a light-dotted cityscape. The conceptual TOKIO Sneakers are paired with a toggle lock on the top that will enable the wearer to easily tighten or loosen to suit preferences. The shoe style is designed with treads that highlight a low-poly design to create a similar split-surface design that is observed on the body of the footwear. Image Credit: Juan Manuel Vegas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Glow-in-the-dark Footwear:** There is an opportunity for footwear brands to incorporate glow-in-the-dark details in their designs to create a unique and eye-catching look for sneaker enthusiasts. - **Illusory Silhouettes:** Fashion designers could experiment with split-surface designs and treads to create unique and unexpected silhouettes in footwear that play with the viewer's perception. - **Toggle Locks:** Toggle locks offer a functional and trendy way to adjust the tightness of sneakers, which could be a feature incorporated by athletic footwear brands for added convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovative designs, like shoes with glow-in-the-dark and split-surface details, can help athletic footwear brands stand out in a crowded market and appeal to sneaker enthusiasts that crave unique designs. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with optical illusions and striking details, like toggle locks, to create one-of-a-kind designs that appeal to the fashion-forward consumer looking for statement pieces. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can tap into the trend of vibrant and unique sneaker designs by incorporating split-surface designs, toggle locks, and other unique features that appeal to their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Exclusive Bright Neon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-tokyo.md) - [Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1.md) - [Translucent Overlaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archisite-oru.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafate-three2-2.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Collaborative Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-gelnyc-2.md)