# Stylish Space Boots The Floatride SB-01s Were Developed by Reebok for Boeing Starliner Astronauts By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatride-sb01 References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/reebok-space-boot-floatride-foam-boeing/) Modern space travel promises to be a sleeker and more comfortable experience than the cumbersome suits of yesteryear, and the Floatride SB-01 boots show that style isn't a necessary sacrifice when it comes to reaching the heavens. The boots were designed by [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes) for astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner that will carry them to the [ISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asicsone) next year, but they wouldn't look entirely out of place in a [streetwear catalog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot). The Floatride SB-01s make use of technology that Reebok has previously applied to its Floatride Run shoes. The foam in the midsole offers cushioning without adding the weight that a traditional midsole carries, which is a necessity for comfort on long and strenuous space travel. Reebok indeed promises that the Floatride SB-01s will feel very similar to its running shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleek Space Travel:** The development of stylish space boots demonstrates the trend towards more comfortable and fashionable space travel experiences. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** The partnership between Reebok and Boeing highlights the trend of collaboration between fashion brands and aerospace companies to create innovative products. - **Technology Adaptation:** Reebok's use of foam cushioning from its running shoes in the Floatride SB-01s showcases the trend of adapting and applying technology across different industries. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** The development of stylish and lightweight space boots presents new opportunities for aerospace companies to enhance comfort and style for astronauts. - **Sportswear:** The collaboration between Reebok and Boeing highlights the potential for sportswear companies to create innovative products for the space travel industry. - **Fashion:** The design of fashionable space boots demonstrates the disruption and innovation potential for the fashion industry to expand into the realm of space travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Premium Foam Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-floatzig-1.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatzig-2-running-shoes.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Sporty Winter Boot Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Treadmill-Targeted Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-floatzig-tread.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility.md)