# Edgy Collaborative Sneaker Designs The Vans X F.O.G. Sneaker Collaboration Released Two New Shoes By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-fog References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/11/vans-fear-of-god-fog-sneaker-collaboration) & [sneakernews](https://sneakernews.com/2017/11/16/vans-fear-of-god-collection-closer-look/) The daring designer label Fear of God is translating its unique aesthetic onto the classic silhouette of Vans sneakers in a newly announced Vans X F.O.G collaboration. The shoes are available in two iterations, both boasting two distinct colorways. The first, re-imagines the brand's new Mountain Edition 35 DX with the 'Fear of God' logo printed on the shoes upper. The rest of the sneaker features a corduroy or suede textured upper and is available in a vibrant red and black, or white and black colorway. In addition, this pair comes with specialty laces, also featuring the 'Fear of God' typeface. The second pair revamped the Slip-On 47 V DX Classic through offering a red and black or white and black colorway as well as suede and canvas upper and a 'Fear of God' branding on the strap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker companies to create unique and edgy designs. - **Designer Label Partnerships:** Potential for designer labels to partner with established sneaker brands to reach new customer segments and create exclusive collections. - **Premium Sneaker Materials:** Growing demand for sneakers made with high-quality materials like corduroy, suede, and specialty laces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with sneaker companies to tap into the booming sneaker market and attract new customers. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for established footwear companies to partner with designer labels and create limited-edition sneakers that resonate with fashion-forward consumers. - **Textiles:** Textile manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for premium materials by supplying corduroy, suede, and specialty laces to sneaker brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuct-collaboration.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Textural Collaborative Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-1.md)