# Replica Sci-Fi Sneakers Back to the Future Fan Brad Fyfe Made His Own DIY Nike Mags By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nike-mags References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/08/nike-mag-replica-fixes) & [tested](http://www.tested.com/art/makers/536275-back-future-2-nike-air-mag-replicas/) The infamous sneakers worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future 2 have been one of the most coveted sneakers in history, but Brad Fyfe shows you how to make your own DIY [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000) Mags. Ever since Nike released a collection of the film-famous sneakers back in 2011 in a charity auction, the Nike Mags have become an extremely high-priced sneaker on the resale market. Brad Fyfe has replicated the shoes in an unusual way. Opting for China-made knock-offs, Fyfe made some modifications to make these easily identified knock-offs into more passable versions of the sneaker. Among those changes, Brad fixed the [light up technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc) to look more like the the movie, along with the shape of the sneaker. The sneaker is still a work in progress and unfortunately, they still don't lace themselves up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Replica Sneaker DIY:** Opportunity to create DIY replica sneakers of highly coveted and expensive sneakers using existing knock-offs and modifications. - **Resale Market for Movie-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity to tap into the high-demand resale market for sneakers inspired by iconic movies like Back to the Future 2. - **Customizing Knock-offs for Authenticity:** Opportunity to modify knock-off sneakers to resemble the look and features of the original sneaker design for a more passable version. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by offering customers the chance to create their own replica sneakers or modify knock-offs to resemble high-priced sneakers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by capitalizing on the high-demand resale market for movie-inspired sneakers. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by providing customization services to modify knock-off sneakers and offer customers a more authentic and exclusive product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-1000.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md)