# Taxi Cab Shoes House of Hoops 'Catch a Cab' Sneaker Pays Tribute to NY Transit By Rachel | Published 2009-05-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hoops-catch-a-cab References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/05/26/nike-vandal-lo-nyc-catch-a-cab/) & [footlockerunlocked](http://www.footlockerunlocked.com/blog/2009/05/26/vandal-low-nyc-catch-a-cab/) New York transit isn't known for being well-loved, but [House of Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-world-fragrance-house-cloudar) has created a new shoe for [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3) that pays homage to the city's taxis, the “Catch a Cab” sneakers. The “Catch a Cab” sneaker by House of Hoops features the same bright yellow known as the official city taxi color, as well as an on/off image and a fare chart on the sole of the shoe. The “Catch a Cab” shoe will be available in June. **Implications** - House of Hoops has created a quirky pair of sneakers that pay homage the taxis of New York City that make the run at all hours of the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Taxis and Transit-inspired Fashion:** Fashion brands are creating footwear and apparel designs inspired by iconic taxi cabs and urban transit systems. - **Nostalgic Design Elements:** Products incorporating nostalgic design elements, such as color schemes and imagery, are becoming popular in fashion and consumer goods. - **Urban Culture Tributes:** Brands are tapping into urban culture, such as taxis and city landmarks, to create products that resonate with consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of transit-inspired fashion by partnering with brands or creating their own product lines. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore collaborations with transportation companies or create licensed products that incorporate transit-inspired designs. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can incorporate nostalgic design elements in their products to tap into consumer sentiment and attract attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metro Transit-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-right-back.md) - [Celebratory Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-west-nyc.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Premium Textural Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-half-cab.md) - [Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Streamed Show-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerhouse-og.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md)