Inspiring Sketch-Friendly Running Shoes

Nike and Nathan Bell Collaborate on a Pair of Doodle Shoes

Sports giant Nike and elite runner Nathan Bell collaborate on a pair of doodle shoes. The footwear takes on the silhouette of the brand's Zoom Fly SP and it is meant to provide athletes with premium support and comfort during activity. Aside from the performance possibilities, the collaboration spotlights an interesting upper. For the release, Nike and Nathan Bell tap the DIY aesthetic.

The doodle shoes boast a light pink coloring and a translucent fabric overlay. The silhouette is generously adorned with playful sketches and quotes that are intended to offer a nudge toward optimum performance. The hand-drawn embellishments on the Nike x Nathan Bell Zoom Fly SP boast quotes like "Last one gets a rotten egg" and "No Finish Lines."

Doodle Shoes
Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and create unique, customizable footwear designs.
DIY Aesthetic
Growing demand for products that allow consumers to express their individuality and personalize their belongings.
Translucent Fabric Overlay
Increasing trend in athletic footwear to incorporate visually interesting and innovative materials for enhanced aesthetics.

Industries Being Reshaped

Footwear
Brands can explore collaborations with artists and designers to create limited edition collections that cater to individualistic consumer preferences.
Sports
Athletic companies can leverage the DIY trend to develop products that encourage self-expression and allow athletes to showcase their unique personalities.
Fashion
Fashion brands can experiment with innovative materials like translucent fabric overlays to create visually striking and cutting-edge designs.
SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 89%
Freshness 8%