# Alien Planet Footwear Designs The Conceptual 38%_2101 Running Shoes for Mars are Futuristic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/382101-running-shoes-for-mars References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/03/11/y3-space-x-running-shoes-for-mars-can-be-a-fashionable-possibility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=y3-space-x-running-shoes-for-mars-can-be-a-fashionable-possibility) The conceptual 38%_2101 Running Shoes for Mars have been designed by Clement Fernandes as a footwear style for future explorers that would provide support as they traverse the surface of the aliens planet. The sneaker is imagined for use in the SpaceX project and are based on the Y-3 running shoes to give them a [post-modern appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner) that is stylishly suited for explorers. The sneakers are named after the percentage of gravity on Mars in comparison to earth (38%), while the 2101 pertains to the year for the competition. The conceptual 38%_2101 Running Shoes for Mars are imagined with a multi-density EVA structure with a high-density material for the outsole along with low-density for the midsole, while also maintaining a [slip-on style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Space Footwear Design:** Designing specialized footwear for future space exploration offers opportunities for innovation in materials, durability and ease of use. - **Futuristic Athletic Sneakers:** Exploring the limits of function and style in athletic footwear can lead to disruptive advances in the design and construction of sneakers. - **Gravity-adaptive Clothing and Accessories:** Creating clothing and accessories with adjustable gravity settings can bring about disruptions in the way astronauts and other explorers interact with their environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Space Exploration Technology:** Companies in the space exploration industry can develop new technologies, including footwear and clothing, to support future missions and astronaut activities. - **Athletic Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of athletic footwear can explore new design concepts and materials inspired by space exploration to create new products for consumers. - **Military and First Responder Gear:** Developing gravity-adaptive gear can offer innovative solutions for military and first responders working in extreme environments on Earth and in space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Superior Ultramarathon Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adizero-prime-x-evo.md) - [Ultra-Distance Runner Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001-rz-magma.md)