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# Slingback-Style Chunky Shoes
Nike Releaunces Air Force 1 VTF Sneaker With Open Heel for Children

By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-vtf
References: [ladbible](http://www.ladbible.com/news/news-nike-have-made-new-kids-shoes-that-look-a-bit-like-crocs-20190816) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/?cp=29728419214_search_|nike|1360306306|54586386935|e|c|EN|pure|288216610492&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252249&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_SCmZuP5AIVUj0MCh1awwJqEAAYASAAEgJLmfD_BwE)

[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer) has recently launched a new, unexpected sneaker for children -- the Nike Airce 1 VTF that will help your child stand apart from the crowd.

The shoe has a breathable element to it, making it perfect for back-to-school playground fun. The sneaker fuses form and function by featuring an open back with a slingback design to allow putting it on and off easy and convenient. The website describes the new Air Force 1 VTF as having "all the elements of the classic look in a slingback design. An elastic strap is easy to take on and off. [Glittery and metallic details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver) help you stand out from the crowd."

The unique sneaker is available for $90 USD and comes in children sizes up to age seven.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Chunky Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop chunky shoe designs for adults that also feature a breathable element and unique aesthetic details.
- **Slingback Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the slingback design concept to other types of footwear, such as sandals or boots, to provide easy on and off functionality.
- **Glittery and Metallic Details:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce glittery and metallic embellishments to other sneaker designs for children, adolescents, and adults to add a touch of standout style.

### Where This Applies

- **Children's Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative shoe designs for children that prioritize comfort, convenience, and unique aesthetics.
- **Adult Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create adult footwear designs that blend style and functionality, incorporating breathable elements and easy on and off mechanisms.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of glittery and metallic details in various fashion accessories, such as bags, hats, or jewelry, to add a touch of eye-catching appeal.

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