# Faux Mud-Covered Sneakers The New Valentino Rockrunner Plus Sneaker is Adorned with a Muddy Finish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-rockrunner-plus-sneaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/valentino-rockrunner-plus-sneakers-white) & [ln-cc](https://www.ln-cc.com/en/new/men/this-week-2/rockrunner-plus-sneakers-in-white-val0140013wht.html?cgid=new-men-this-week-2) The [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1) Rockrunner Plus Sneaker has been given a muddy makeover by the high-end fashion brand to offer wearers a style that looks like it was worn during inclement springtime weather. The sneakers feature a clean paneled design that highlights a number of premium finishing touches including [smooth grain leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker), a traditional lace-up closure and more. The sneakers are, however, accented by a [mud-like silicone material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white) along the lower half that mimics the look of stepping in deep mud after a heavy springtime shower. The Valentino Rockrunner Plus Sneaker is priced at $730 and could be interpreted as something of a tongue-in-cheek footwear option that makes light of the high-end style by giving it a dirty detailing. Image Credit: LN-CC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Muddy Footwear:** Mimicking a mud-like finish on footwear for an aesthetically worn-out look. - **Sarcastic Design:** Adding a humorous and tongue-in-cheek element to fashion design. - **Premium Finishing Details:** Highlighting and emphasizing small design elements to distinguish a product in a saturated market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Incorporating whimsical elements on high-end products to appeal to a younger audience. - **Athletic Footwear:** Exploring alternative materials to create a unique finishing effect on traditional footwear designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Utilizing eco-friendly materials to create smart and visually appealing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Mud Guard-Covered Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-gelventure-6.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md)