# Spacesuit Kicks BAPE Foil Roadstas are Cooler Than Your Shoes By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-roadstas References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/09/30/bape-foil-roadstas-available-now/) & [bape](http://www.bape.com) Flashy sneakers are the bomb, no matter which way you go, you always get noticed. BAPE is back with their line of Foil Roadstas that are the best thing ever. Bringing the funk with [tons of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2) to choose from, the Foil Roadstas are unequivocally awesome to the max. All feature the [BAPE star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta) on the side and have a perforated front toe are for easy ventilation. Oh -- and they look really cool. Check out the gallery for a peek. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flashy Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable flashy sneakers using advanced materials and technologies. - **Colorful Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable methods to create colorful and vibrant footwear. - **Perforated Sneaker Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart perforation techniques to improve breathability and comfort in sneakers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows consumers to design and customize their own trendy sneakers. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and technology into sportswear to enhance performance and style. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly processes for manufacturing colorful and perforated footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-one9.md) - [Brazil-Inspired Striking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orketro-brazil.md) - [Refined Minimalist Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-sta.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md) - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md)