# Musically Commemorative Sneakers Vans x Iron Maiden Shoes Represent 'The Number of the Beast' Hit By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-x-iron-maiden References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2012/11/01/vans-x-iron-maiden-the-number-of-the-beast-pack/) & [vans](http://www.vans.com/) Heavy metal lovers, feast your eyes on the [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover) x Iron Maiden footwear collection, specially made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chart topping song, The Number of the Beast. The illustration that appears on both the [Sk8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1)-Hi and the slip-on depicts the sentiments of the mind-blasting single. Two fearful monsters snarl at onlookers with deviously haunting expressions. A red devil and a wispy haired ghost appear to be coming right at you whenever you glance down at the pictures on your shoes. Devoted Iron Maiden fans will recognize the images as the cover art that appear on the 1982 album by the British metal band. The Vans x Iron Maiden footwear offers fans a good way to show your appreciation for life-changing heavy metal music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Commemorative Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with iconic musicians and create limited edition sneakers that appeal to dedicated fan bases. - **Celebrity-inspired Footwear Collections:** Growing trend of creating footwear collections inspired by iconic celebrities to attract dedicated fan bases. - **Nostalgic Fashion Collaborations:** Increasing demand for collaborations between fashion brands and nostalgic icons to create unique and collectible products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with musicians and celebrities to create exclusive and limited edition products that resonate with consumers. - **Music:** Musicians can partner with fashion brands to launch their own line of merchandise, leveraging their fan base and expanding their brand identity. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can benefit from collaborations between fashion brands and iconic figures, offering unique and limited edition products for collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-1.md) - [Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-bolin-x-vans.md) - [Rock Legend Footwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lugz-x-ozzy-osbourne.md) - [K-Pop Film Shoe Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-collection.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md)