# Retro-Inspired Running Sneakers LI-NING Introduces the Performance-Packed Furious Ruder Ace 1.5 By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furious-rider-ace References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/li-ning-furious-rider-ace-1-5-grey-beige-release-information-first-look) & [ln-cc](https://www.ln-cc.com/en/brands/men/li-ning/) Chinese sportswear brand LI-NING introduces a new set of colorways of its Furious Rider Ace 1.5 sneaker model to add to its Spring/Summer 2020 lineup. The sneakers are offered in the selection of either gray or beige options -- both of which are made from a blend of materials to give the sneakers a [retro look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-3). The gray colorway is complete with leather and mesh at the upper covered with cream and [red detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-121). Dark gray makes up the leather trimming, red can be found at the textile collar, and cream leather overlays the upper. The second colorway is more muted with a [cream leather and mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway-1) blend throughout the model and light orange carvings as an accent. Image Credit: LN-CC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Sneakers:** Designing retro-inspired sneakers with a blend of materials is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Colorway Expansion:** Expanding the color options for sneaker models can lead to disruptive innovation in the sportswear industry. - **Blend of Leather and Mesh:** Exploring the combination of leather and mesh materials in sneakers presents disruptive innovation potential. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can take advantage of the trend of retro-inspired running sneakers for their product offerings. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the colorway expansion trend to offer a wider range of sneaker options to consumers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the use of a blend of leather and mesh materials to create innovative and stylish sneaker designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Sleek Laceless Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaride-s2.md) - [Bright Colorblocking Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2002r-sneaker-5.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Bright Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-suede.md) - [Earthy Tonal Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-sprint.md) - [Retro Vibrant Detailed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-2.md) - [Metallic Red-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-121.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md)