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Shiny Leather Sneakers

The 8Five2 Shop x Nike SB Lunar Janoski QS Skater Shoe Designs are Sleek

— September 10, 2014 — Fashion
Nike recently teamed up with retailer 8Five2 Shop to create a revamped skater shoe design for the Nike SB Luna Janoski QS shoes. The outcome was a pair of super sleek and shiny all black leather sneakers that are the perfect mix of sportswear and high-fashion.

If you're looking for a pair of sneakers that will look good at the skatepark and out on the town then these are the shoes for you. Designed in celebration of 8Five2 shop's 15th anniversary, the retailer teamed up with Nike to create a dapper pair of sneakers outfitted in super shiny leather upper. The shoes even come with the classic Nike Swoosh logo embossed into the leather with a sleek and understated circular print. With bright white soles and thin black laces, these shoes are sure to get you noticed on the street.
Trend Themes
1. Sleek Skater Shoes - There is an opportunity for fashion-forward athletic retailers to collaborate and create high-fashion skater shoe designs similar to the 8Five2 x Nike collaboration.
2. Mixing Sportswear and High-fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion houses to collaborate with athletic brands and create a line of clothing that creates a stylish blend of sportswear and high-fashion similar to these sneakers.
3. Embossed Logos and Circular Prints - There is an opportunity for shoe designers to experiment with unique textured logos and prints similar to the embossed Nike Swoosh and circular print on these shoes.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - Athletic Footwear brands can collaborate with high-end fashion retailers to generate fashionable skater shoes with unique designs like 8Five2 x Nike collaboration.
2. Athletic Apparel - Athletic brands can develop lines of clothing that mix sportswear and high-fashion to complement collections of shoes similar to these.
3. Shoe Designers - Shoe Designers can explore adding unique textures and prints to their designs like the embossed Nike Swoosh and circular print on these shoes that are eye-catching and modern.
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