# Clown-Inspired Shoes The Vans & White Mountaineering S/S 2010 Mountain Edition is Circus-Ready By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-white-mountaineering References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/02/26/vans-x-white-mountaineering-spring-summer-2010-mountain-editio/) & [whitemountaineering](http://www.whitemountaineering.com/) If you're looking for some [circus ready sneaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans), look no further then the Vans & White Mountaineering Spring/Summer 2010 Mountain Edition. Vans & White Mountaineering have given the world a gift here. This mid-top shoe gets two thumbs way up for its [two sweet color schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36) and the fact that it is made of suede. I love suede shoes. If you love [suede skate shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-mule-v3) as much as I do, I suggest you pick up a pair of these killer kicks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Circus-ready Sneakers:** Opportunity for sneaker brands to collaborate with fashion designers to create unique and eye-catching footwear inspired by unconventional themes. - **Suede Skate Shoes:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to focus on producing high-quality suede skate shoes that offer both style and durability. - **Mid-top Shoe Trend:** Opportunity for footwear companies to capitalize on the popularity of mid-top shoes by offering versatile designs that cater to both fashion and function. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and materials to create unique and durable sneakers with unconventional designs. - **Fashion Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker companies and create limited-edition, circus-inspired footwear collections. - **Skateboarding Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for skateboarding industry to introduce new technologies and materials to enhance the performance and style of suede skate shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-trail.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca.md) - [Hiking-Style Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md)