# Velcro Black Tonal Sneakers COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Drop a Dramatic Sneaker Silhouette By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/commes-des-garcons-nike-fall-winter-2019-black-velcro-sneaker) & [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/commes-des-garcons-nike-fall-winter-2019-black-velcro-sneaker) COMME des GARÇONS works in partnership with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25) on the new black tonal sneakers enclosed with velcro. [Rei Kawakubo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly) delivers the sneaker for the Fall/Winter 2019 season, highlighting a [chunky sneaker silhouette entirely in black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-blacks) throughout the structure. The outlandish design is true to Rei Kawakubo's aesthetics with the spotlight hitting the special chain link at the toe area of the sneaker. It doubles as branding details as well, as the chain translates "COMME des GARÇONS." The chain can be removed using clasps found at both the medial and the lateral regions of the sneaker. The shoes are constructed from premium leather materials in the same hue throughout the outsoles with mesh materials across the back heel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Chunky Sneaker Silhouette:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of chunky sneakers with unique and dramatic silhouettes. - **Black Tonal Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of monochromatic sneakers with black as the dominant color. - **Velcro Enclosures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sneakers with velcro enclosures for a convenient and adjustable fit. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and designs to create innovative and stylish sneakers. - **Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion-forward designs with sports functionality to create cutting-edge sneakers. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology and innovative features into footwear design to enhance comfort and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25.md) - [Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-1.md) - [All-Black Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tc-10.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Minimal Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly.md) - [Chunky Retailer Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-96.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md)