# Checkered Kicks The Vans Supreme Fall/Winter 2009 Collection is Off the Chain By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-and-supreme-fall-winter-2009 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/10/05/vans-x-supreme-fallwinter-2009-footwear-half-cab-and-old-skool/) & [supremenewyork](http://www.supremenewyork.com) Get stoked y’all ‘cause there are some hot kicks coming your way. Two epic shoe houses are coming together to launch two banging new types of shoes. The [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key) Supreme Fall/Winter 2009 collection is going to blow your mind. The Vans Supreme Fall/Winter 2009 launch sees the [Half Cab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley) and the [Old Skool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) come into fruition. According to Highsnobiety.com “The Half Cab will feature suede/canvas uppers with leather insoles and the Old Skool will feature suede uppers with leather insoles. Both sneakers come in three colorways and feature mini checker uppers.” So essentially, they will be the greatest shoes ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Shoe Collections:** The collaboration between two shoe houses in creating unique and innovative shoe designs. - **Sneaker Customization:** The trend of offering customizable features and options for sneaker designs and materials. - **Retro-inspired Sneakers:** The popularity of bringing back classic sneaker styles from previous decades and incorporating them into modern designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of collaborative shoe collections by teaming up with other brands to create unique and exclusive footwear. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can embrace sneaker customization by offering personalized options for customers to design their own sneakers. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can tap into the trend of retro-inspired sneakers by reimagining classic designs and incorporating them into their athletic footwear lineup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Stylish Footwear Collab Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-nike-sb-dunk-low.md) - [Premium Textural Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-half-cab.md) - [Reworked Rugged Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md)