# Inspiring Sketch-Friendly Running Shoes Nike and Nathan Bell Collaborate on a Pair of Doodle Shoes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-shoes References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/2/nike-zoom-fly-sp-nathan-bell-pink-release) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/?cp=gsns_aff_rak_9ieob0c66Uo&ranMID=41134&ranEAID=9ieob0c66Uo&ranSiteID=9ieob0c66Uo-_FO1ZyQb447rlZYGDF8BwQ) Sports giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-2025-sneakers) 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Beauty-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-milk-makeup.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner.md) - [Sport Collaboration Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-mesh.md) - [Kiss-Covered Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaquera-x-nike-air-max-dn8.md) - [High-Mileage Off-Grid Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-zegama-2.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md)