# Rinsing-Friendly Skate Shoes The Vans Trek Slip-On Reimagines a Classic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-trek-slipon References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/vans-trek-slip-on-shoe/) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/shop/trek-slip-on-black) The [Vans Trek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex) Slip-On has been unveiled by the brand as one of its latest styles that will provide wearers with a durable style that can keep up with their active lifestyle. The shoe style is constructed using a single piece of injected rubber, which makes it inherently durable and also waterproof to accommodate encounters this water. This means they can be worn in aquatic environments or rinsed off when dirty to maximize their functionality for modern wearers. The Vans Trek Slip-On is finished with an imprinted checkerboard pattern for enhanced style and is paired with an oversized reserve waffle on the sole. This will enhance grip on any surface, while the collapsible design will make the shoes packing-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rinsing-friendly Skate Shoes:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create durable and waterproof designs with collapsible features for packing-friendly travels. - **Injection-molded Shoes:** Potential for watch companies to incorporate injected rubber molds for lasting and waterproof designs. - **Oversized Reserve Waffle Soles:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to create more innovative and high-traction soles for a similar variety of products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** New designs in footwear made from injected rubber can potentially offer more durable, waterproof, and rinsing-friendly products for customers. - **Watch:** Incorporating injected rubber molds in their products can give watch companies the opportunity to produce lasting and waterproof designs. - **Outdoor Gear Manufacturing:** Opportunities for companies in this industry to use oversized reserve waffle soles or other innovative high-traction sole designs for outdoor gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Ultra-Durable Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Advanced Rugged Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath-1.md) - [Branded Weatherproof Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-mte-crosspath-xc-gtx-sneaker.md) - [Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-old-skool-premium-goretex.md) - [Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-trail.md) - [Breathable Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker-1.md)