# Zippered Hi-Cut Suede Shoes NIGO Joins Converse Japan on a Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-hi References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/converse-japan-addict-nigo-chuck-taylor-all-star-suede-zipper-high-beige-tan-release-human-made) & [converse.co.jp](http://converse.co.jp/addict/#2019sp2_3) [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) Japan draws in the expertise of NIGO, a local style icon to adorn his own design cues across the signature Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers. The new version is complete in a beige colorway and construction of suede materials across the uppers. The collaborative footwear design is re-constructed to stand from a functional perspective, adding an additional zipper for further enclosure adjustments. There is also the incorporation of a [Poron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot) insole to deliver comfortable elements. The sneaker is lined with a thermo-insulated Outlast and sits on top of a reinforced [Vibram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-ultra-lo) sole unit at the foundation. At the right tongue, there is a tag that reads "Player's Name," complete with a retro heel label at the rear and wide surface cotton lacing systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Functional Footwear Designs:** The incorporation of additional zippers for enclosure adjustments in the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers presents opportunities for functional footwear designs. - **Comfort-focused Insoles:** The Poron insole incorporated in the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers presents opportunities for companies to focus on developing comfortable insoles for footwear designs. - **Multi-material Construction:** The use of suede and thermoinsulated materials in the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers presents opportunities for companies to explore multi-material construction in footwear designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The collaboration between Converse Japan and NIGO on the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers presents opportunities for the fashion industry to explore functional and comfortable footwear designs. - **Footwear:** The innovative design elements of the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers present opportunities for the footwear industry to incorporate new features and materials in their designs. - **Materials Science:** The use of multi-material construction in the Chuck Taylor All Star Zip Hi sneakers presents opportunities for the materials science industry to develop new materials suitable for footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-pack.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md)