# Botanically Camouflaged Sneakers The Vans California Spring 2014 Collection Mixes Camo and Flowers By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-california-spring-2014 References: [stupidDOPE](http://stupidDOPE.com/2014/04/04/vans-california-spring-2014-floral-camo-pack-first-look/) & [sites.vans](http://sites.vans.com/microsites/womens/lookbook/) The Vans California Spring 2014 line crosses the two most popular fashion prints of the season together in one shoe. They took its [original shoe silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) and wrapped a floral *and* camo print around them. This duo is an unlikely pair, but it meshes femininity and masculinity together perfectly. Both sexes will not hesitate trying on a pair of these sneakers. Some pairs have a white cloth canvas and others feature a black suede one. Other details include the classic white round laces, brown leather accents, salmon-colored linings and the old-school, chunky white Van soles. Both floral and camo patterns are extremely mainstream so this 'Floral Camo' collection is a refreshing approach to the trend and [spring-styled footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society) as a whole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floral Camo Print:** The combination of floral and camo patterns in fashion has the potential for disruptive innovation in clothing and accessories. - **Gender-inclusive Shoes:** The blend of femininity and masculinity in footwear designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the shoe industry. - **Fresh Approach to Mainstream Trends:** Taking an unexpected approach to popular fashion trends opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating the floral camo print trend into clothing and accessories. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can tap into disruptive innovation by creating gender-inclusive shoe designs that appeal to both men and women. - **Accessories:** The accessory industry can leverage the fresh approach to mainstream trends by incorporating the floral camo print into bags, hats, and other accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Practical Floral-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-sneakers1.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Protective Flower-Adorned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-asics-gelterrain-mt.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Chic Camo-Patterned Road Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-premium-black-realtree.md) - [Floral-Motif Neutral Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-terrain.md) - [Camouflage-Inspired Patterned Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-2.md)