I've been watching a lot of "what's no longer trendy" videos on Youtube and Valentino Rockstuds are always on the list. I personally feel like it's because influencers are gifted a lot of other things from brands, and aren't incentivized to show styles that are already a few years old. They're all showing that new Valentino style with the giant V buckle, which is definitely a trend item. I still love my Rockstuds (I just bought another pair, I already have two pairs, one of which I've owned for 7-8 years), especially because for designer heels they are incredibly comfortable.