# Sleek Skater Sneaks The Y-3 Honja High Kicks are Slim-Fitting Stylish Shoes By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y-3-honja-high References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/03/y-3-honja-high) & [y-3store](http://www.y-3store.com/item/store/Y-3/tskay/B6EBB7AE/rr/1/cod10/44289688OG/gender/man/agerange/Adult/areaid//sts/) These Y-3 Honja High kicks are a sleek, stylish pair of sneakers that will add a subtle flair to your street-wear gear. Inspired by [skate shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-leggerezza-fb), these kicks are a pair fit for hitting the pavement and coasting down the street. Clean lines, multiple textures and a wicked colorway are what make the Y-3 Honja High a stand out amongst footwear. The upper is constructed out of [full-grain cow leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk) with lining that features both leather and canvas. The [contrasting outsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skope-black-leather) on the Y-3 Honja High gives these shoes a sweet touch of color. Wear these with a pair of dark jeans, a wicked graphic tee and a fresh-fitted cap and you're all set to venture out in the summer weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Skate-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity to create trendy and functional shoes inspired by skate culture. - **Multi-textured Sneakers:** Opportunity to experiment with various materials and textures on shoe design. - **Sleek Streetwear:** Opportunity to create stylish and practical clothing for the urban environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can explore more collaborations and innovative techniques on shoe design with the skate culture. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can expand its streetwear segment and explore production with unique materials and colorways. - **Retail:** Retail industry can cater to the demand of consumers for functional and stylish urban apparel and footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Off-White Chunky Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-x-20.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md) - [Neutral Stealthy Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-tr.md) - [Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-sneaker.md) - [Sleek Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-superstar.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md)