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# Laminated Skater Kicks
Vans SK8 Hi Tonal Patent Leather Pack Color Codes Your Kicks

By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-sk8-hi-tonal-patent-leather-pack
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/12/29/vans-sk8-hi-tonal-patent-leather-pack/) & [invincible.tw](http://www.invincible.com.tw/news/)

The [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack) Sk8 Hi Tonal Patent Leather pack is now available, and the rainbow collection of kicks is perfect for anyone who wants a [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full) box of choices for their stylish feet.

I have never been a fan of the laminated-looking leather, but these kicks have found a way to catch my fancy. Featuring shoes in red, yellow, blue and black, you can check out more on the [Vans Sk8 Hi shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high) by following the links below. Also, be sure to check out more sneakers on Trend Hunter below.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Rainbow-colored Shoes:** Opportunity for innovative color customization options for footwear brands based on this trend.
- **Patent Leather Sneakers:** Opportunity for introducing patent leather as a fashionable option in the sneaker industry.
- **Laminated-looking Leather:** Opportunity for incorporating laminated-looking leather in unique and stylish ways for different shoe styles.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear:** Trend offers an opportunity for footwear brands to introduce new design elements and materials into their product lines.
- **Fashion:** Trend highlights the importance of color customization and unique materials in fashion.
- **Retail:** Incorporating different and unique shoe designs can attract new customers and generate new sales opportunities in the retail industry.

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