# Big Island Skate Shoes The Vans Aloha Parrots Pay Homage to Hawaii By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-aloha-parrots References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/25/vans-sk8-hi-pro-aloha-parrots/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/mischief/10019150) You may not be able to visit Hawaii anytime soon, but you can still dress like you are with the [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans) Aloha Parrots. These shoes add a [floral panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake) to the ever-popular [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1) Hi and drop just in time to remind every snowbound American just what they're missing out on. While most Hawaiian-themed clothes look terribly tacky, the Vans Aloha Parrots still manage to look cool with their low-key design and non-overpowering floral print. Check it out above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Hawaiian-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating stylish and non-tacky Hawaiian-themed clothing and accessories. - **Floral Print Footwear:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by designing footwear with subtle floral patterns that appeal to a wide audience. - **Localized Cultural Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating clothing and accessories that pay homage to specific cultural regions or destinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** This industry can explore new opportunities by incorporating Hawaiian-themed fashion into their product offerings. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can disrupt the market by introducing stylish and non-tacky floral print shoes. - **Tourism and Souvenirs:** Innovative products that capture and represent local cultures can provide disruptive opportunities for the tourism and souvenir industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md) - [Sleek Suede Skate Clog-Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-mule-v3.md) - [Artistic Floral Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohana-hatake.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md)