# Cinematic Skater Sneakers Vans 'Kick Ass' Shoes Do Just That By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-kick-ass References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/03/12/kick-ass-x-vans-era/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com/vans/intl.html) [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key) has created a [new series of sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers) commemorating the new movie 'Kick Ass' which is set to release April 16. Green, yellow and adorned with the over-the-top phrase, the shoes are amazing but unfortunately only 100 pairs will be made. The cast of 'Kick Ass' and Vans will be holding a signing on March 13th in Austin. The shoes will be there but none are to be sold. So if you want to see a pair of these [Vans 'Kick Ass' shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-colorway) in real life, you better hop on a plane to Austin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited Edition Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to create exclusive and collectible footwear designs. - **Movie-inspired Fashion:** Potential for collaborations between fashion brands and movie studios to create unique, themed clothing and accessories. - **Celebrity Signature Products:** Opening for celebrities to collaborate with brands and co-create limited edition products with their personal touch. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can capitalize on the demand for unique and limited edition sneakers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage popular movies to create themed clothing collections and drive consumer interest. - **Celebrity Merchandise:** Celebrities can partner with brands to design and promote personalized products, attracting dedicated fan bases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [K-Pop Film Shoe Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-collection.md) - [Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md)