# Formal Skate Shoes The Vans Leather Pack is Perfect for Prom By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-leather-pack References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/07/13/prom-approved-vans-leather-pack/) & [anoutcommune](http://www.anoutcommune.com/vans/2.php) The [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier) leather pack will make you forget everything you’ve ever known about formal footwear. These shoes are leather, but they do not have funky laces or feel uncomfortable like most [formal leather shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker) do. The SK8 Hi and the Classic Low were give the leather treatment, and both came out looking surprisingly good. The Vans leather pack is perfect for people who don’t want to buy a pair of ‘nice’ shoes that they will only wear a few times a year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Formal Skate Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create skate shoes with a formal aesthetic, combining style and comfort. - **Leather Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop leather shoes that offer both a stylish appearance and a comfortable fit. - **Versatile Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design shoes that can transition seamlessly from formal occasions to casual settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the conventional approach to footwear by combining different styles and materials. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customers a wider range of footwear options that blur the line between formal and casual. - **Skateboarding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create skate shoes that cater to individuals seeking a more refined and sophisticated look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-pack.md) - [Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-bolin-x-vans.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md)