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# 90s Throwback Kicks
The Adidas Originals Phantom II NBA Pack for B-Ball Enthusiasts

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-01-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Adidas-Originals-Phantom-II
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/adidas-originals-phantom-ii-nba-pack/)

The [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-iiinfinity) Originals Phantom II NBA Pack has been released in celebration of six legendary NBA Franchises.

The throwback design comes in stare-worthy colors and modern touches bring heat to this [classic 90s basketball obsession](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1). Each shoe includes a woven team logo on the tongue and the teams name splashed across the heel.

These limited edition court-stompin’ sneaks will be available in the teams represented cities in very limited quantity -- so make a run for em!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Throwback Sneaker Revival:** The popularity of 90s-inspired sneakers presents opportunities for designers and brands to create modern versions of iconic styles.
- **Limited Edition Collaborations:** The trend of partnering with sports franchises to release exclusive sneaker collections creates unique and highly sought-after products.
- **Nostalgia Marketing:** Leveraging nostalgic design elements in sneaker releases taps into consumers' desire for retro aesthetics and cultural connections.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** Footwear brands can capitalize on the throwback sneaker revival trend by releasing updated versions of classic designs.
- **Sports Merchandise:** Sports merchandise companies have an opportunity to collaborate with sneaker brands and capitalize on the demand for limited edition NBA-themed sneakers.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing agencies can help brands create and execute effective nostalgia marketing campaigns that resonate with the target audience.

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