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Rugged Leather Basketball Sneakers

Nike's Air Max2 CB '94 Arrives in a Dark Palette Colorway

— November 23, 2020 — Fashion
Nike's classic Air Max2 CB '94 sneakers by Charles Barkley arrives in a new colorway that takes both black and dark charcoal as the main elements. This update retains most of the details of the original sneaker as the upper is made with supple leather materials with a tumbled texture.

It is then overlayed with stark nubucks materials that weave into the mesh throat for some breathability. The eye stays, however, are made from molded plastic materials that hold elastic bands in place. Additional details include circular cut-out accents that sit beneath some reflective hi-vis materials and a Barkley Max badge that covers the tongue in rubberized material. Rounding out the shoe are some branding details at the lateral side and heel.

Image Credit: Nike
Trend Themes
1. Rugged Leather Sneakers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced materials and construction techniques to create even more durable and weather-resistant leather sneakers.
2. Dark Palette Colorways - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new color combinations and patterns to cater to consumers' desire for unique and stylish sneaker options in darker tones.
3. Reflective Accents - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative reflective materials and technologies into sneaker designs for enhanced visibility and safety during low-light conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional shoemaking processes and introduce automation and 3D printing to optimize production efficiency and customize sneakers according to individual preferences.
2. Fashion and Apparel Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to offer virtual try-on experiences and personalized styling recommendations, enhancing the online shopping experience for customers.
3. Sports and Athletic Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technologies such as sensors and tracking systems into sneakers to provide real-time performance data and personalized training insights for athletes.
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