# Classic Slide Shoe Recreations The Airmax Nike Slide Was Inspired by the Iconic Airmax 90 By Ell Smith | Published 2019-12-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmax-nike-slide References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2019/12/nike-air-max-90-slide-sandal-release-white-rose-smoke-grey-volt-black) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/t/air-max-90-womens-slide-bH5Ltf/CT5241-002?cp=gsns_aff_rak_9ieob0c66Uo&ranMID=41134&ranEAID=9ieob0c66Uo&ranSiteID=9ieob0c66Uo-o53Pshrl4mFIAL0ZC1ACpw) Winter is in full swing, but those in warm climates or those heading on [beach vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition) may want to pack a pair of these newly released, [Airmax Nike Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1). Sneakerheads will recognize this iconic shoe, as it was styled after the incredibly popular [Airmax 90](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa), which is created with holding a legacy title for the brand. The shoes arrive in multiple colorways, making for a shoe that caters to anyone's aesthetic These colors include "'White/Rose/Light Smoke Grey/Smoke Grey,' 'Smoke Grey/Volt/Black/Smoke Grey” and 'Black/White'" Perfect for throwing on to do chores around the house, or wearing to the beach, these easy shoes are sure to help update one's look. The shoes retail for $75USD on Nike's website. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slide Shoe Recreation:** Creating new slides inspired by classic shoes, crossing the line between performance footwear and casual attire. - **Color-catering Shoes:** Offering footwear in a variety of colorways that caters to anyone's aesthetic, promoting personalized and self-expression. - **Legacy Title-sharing:** Releasing shoes inspired by an iconic predecessor, creating a 'new' shoe with the legacy and nostalgia of the classic version. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel companies to create shoes that cross between performance and casual, catering to personal tastes and preferences alike. - **Sport and Fitness:** Opportunity for sport and fitness brands to offer new, innovative and stylish slide shoes to customers for workouts and outdoors activities. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Affordable and easily accessible classic slide shoe recreations provide an opportunity for online and physical retailers to offer a new version of the classic with a touch of nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Recovery Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md) - [Camo-Patterned Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition.md) - [Multi-Color Spring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1.md) - [Stealthy Red-Tonal Sporty Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Cushioned Slip-On Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-vapormax-moc-roam.md)