# Nostalgic Cartoon Sneakers The FILA x Rugrats Collection Revives Characters from a 90s Cartoon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fila-x-rugrats References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/champs-sports-launches-exclusive-fila-x-rugrats-collection-300798883.html) & [champssports](http://www.champssports.com) Exclusively through [Champs Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-pokmon) stores in the US and Canada, consumers will soon be able to get their hands on the [FILA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-and-fila) x Rugrats collection, which pays tribute to the nostalgic cartoon. The Rugrats-themed footwear and apparel line revives characters like Tommy, Chuckie and Angelica, who many Millennials will remember fondly from their childhood. The capsule collection includes a trio of special-edition sneakers for men and kids, including the Disruptor 2, Original Fitness Tape and Ray Tracer. While the FILA Disruptor 2 x Rugrats puts a nostalgic spin on one of FILA's most popular silhouettes, the red FILA Ray Tracer x Rugrats serves as a reference to Reptar. As a new live-action Rugrats movie is in the works and set to be released in 2020, these sneakers have the potential to capture the hearts of Millennials and an all-new generation of fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 - **Nostalgic Cartoon Merchandise:** Opportunity for other brands to create merchandise that taps into the nostalgia of popular cartoons from the 90s. - **Character Collaboration Collections:** Collaborating with iconic characters from beloved cartoons can create opportunities for brands to engage with nostalgic consumers. - **Movie Tie-in Merchandise:** As the release of a new live-action Rugrats movie approaches, brands can seize the opportunity to create merchandise related to the film. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Major footwear brands can explore collaborations with popular cartoon characters to attract nostalgic consumers. - **Apparel:** Apparel brands can create collections that feature iconic characters from beloved cartoons to tap into nostalgia-driven consumer demand. - **Film and Entertainment:** The release of the live-action Rugrats movie presents opportunities for film studios and merchandising companies to create tie-in products for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-gremlins-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-kodak.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md) - [Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series.md) - [Family-Centric Animated Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaks-movie.md)