# Blood-Splattered Kicks These Vans Sk8 Paint Stomp Sneakers Kill the Half Pipes By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-sk8-paint-stomp References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/12/15/vans-sk8-hi-paint-stomp-pack/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com) With its bright red paint stains, these high-top kicks look like they're splattered with blood at first glance. Although its not actual blood, the paint job on these new [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover) Sk8 Paint Stomp Sneakers is still murderously sick. Perfect for skateboarders aiming to kill the half pipes, these Vans Sk8 Paint Stomp Sneakers will definitely catch everyone's eyes. See these kicks for yourselves in the featured gallery. **Implications** - Current fashion trends encourage consumers to utilize fashion to express their individuality instead of blending into the crowd. Consumers desire products that will enable them to do this through unique designs or customization options. Companies can cater to their target demographics by designing products that are very atypical to the norm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Expressive Fashion:** Consumers seek unique fashion designs to express individuality. - **Customization Options:** Consumers desire products with customizable features. - **Unconventional Products:** Companies can cater to their target demographics by designing atypical products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding:** Designs for skating gear can target expressive and unconventional fashion trends. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can provide customization options for consumers who want to stand out. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can cater to consumers seeking unique and atypical fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-girl.md) - [Textural Collaborative Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-1.md)