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# Revisiting Classic Kicks
Adidas Vault Reveals 60 Years of Shoemaking Experience

By Urban Delice | Published 2009-07-15 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidias-vault
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/adidas-scheinfeld-vault/) & [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/originalsss2009/content/#/lifestyle/scheinfeld/minisite)

In times of crisis, the smartest thing to do is look back and bring to life the classic things that never went out of style. When it comes to sneakers, [classic features and shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner) are an excellent starting point for futuristic products.

[Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-handball-spezials) launched the “Adidas Vault”, a mini website that gathers the experience of over 60 years in creating sneaker history. For sneaker “aficionados” this website is a juicy trip in the Adidas files of classic sneakers that never went out of style and still make the marketing people smile. Even in time of crisis, a good classic pair of Adidas sneakers can win anyone’s heart.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Classic Sneakers:** Reviving classic sneaker designs with modern technologies and materials.
- **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using nostalgia to appeal to consumers and creating new products that combine classic features and modern design.
- **Virtual Museums:** Creating online museums or vaults that showcase a brand's history to engage consumers and drive sales.

### Where This Applies

- **Sportswear:** Incorporating classic designs into new sportswear collections to appeal to consumers' desire for nostalgic products.
- **Digital Marketing:** Using digital tools and strategies to create online exhibitons or museums to engage consumers with a brand's history.
- **Footwear:** Developing new footwear lines that combine the classic designs and modern features, materials, and technologies.

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