# Sci-Fi Skate Shoes The 'TRON: Legacy' Vans Help You Complete Your Virtual Look By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-legacy-vans References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/12/06/vans-x-disney-tron-legacy-sk8-hi/) & [abc-mart.net](http://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g4791480001016/) The build-up for the new 'TRON' film has now reached epic proportions with these new 'TRON: Legacy' Vans. Vans finally joins the long list of brands, like Ruby and Opening Ceremony, in creating 'TRON: Legacy' products for fans of the sci-fi film. Unlike the previous 'TRON' attire I've seen, these 'TRON: Legacy' Vans are actually a [pair of shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog) I can see myself wearing. Vans has taken the [SK8 Hi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) and given it a black/turquoise coloring, putting the TRON tag on the tongue. Simple, yet effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create clothing and accessories inspired by science fiction films like 'TRON: Legacy'. - **Film-inspired Collaborations:** Brands collaborating with movies to create exclusive merchandise for fans. - **Pop Culture Footwear:** The demand for shoes that reflect popular movies and TV shows, appealing to a broader consumer base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the sci-fi trend and create futuristic clothing lines. - **Entertainment:** Film studios can partner with brands to create exclusive merchandise that ties in with their movies. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can capitalize on the demand for pop culture-inspired shoes, targeting fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md)