# Robo Sneaks Filippo Perin Designs Transformer-Worthy Nike Air Force 1s By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filippo-perin-air-force-1 References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/AIR-CUBE-FORCE-1/238869) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/philtoys) Oh, I remember the days of, “Stompin’ in my [Air Force 1s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip).” Now, you can’t even find Air Force 2s. (I’m not even sure they exist). It just suddenly came to the point that Air Force 1s are square. Which might be exactly what Filippo Perin is trying to get across to all of us. His AIR CUBE FORCE 1 collection puts an interesting spin on the once famous Nikes. The shoes rock straightened edges, sick colour schemes (including the original all white), and look as though you’d find them in the Transformer section of a shoe store. If robots never succeed in taking over the human race, at least they’ll have nice shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Air Cube Force 1 Collection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional shoe designs by incorporating straightened edges and unique color schemes. - **Robotic-inspired Sneaker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create futuristic shoe designs that resemble robots or can be found in the Transformer section of a shoe store. - **Evolution of Nike Air Force 1s:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine and modernize classic shoe styles to appeal to contemporary consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cutting-edge design elements inspired by robots to create unique and futuristic sneakers. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce avant-garde shoe designs that push the boundaries of traditional fashion and embrace technological influences. - **Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with footwear brands to incorporate robotic elements into shoe designs, pushing the boundaries of fashion and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-woman-20.md) - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Dark Denim Rework Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-black-denim.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-royal.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Food-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-x-nike-air-force-1.md)