# Color-Blocked Toddler Slides Nike's Jordan Hydro 11 Slides for Kids are Stylish and Summer-Ready By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-11-slides References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/5/nike-jordan-hydro-11-slides-kids-where-to-buy) & [kicksusa](https://www.kicksusa.com/jordan/hydro-xi-gs-med-grey-aj0022-004.html) Classic athleticwear company [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam) released a new toddler-sized version of the Jordan Hydro 11 Slides in an exciting [color-blocked pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1). Featuring the brand's iconic silhouette, the new slides offer comfortable all-day wear mixed with a fashion-forward streetwear style. Using white, light gray and dark gray shades, the sandals have a [futuristic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner) that offers children a space-like shoe option. Made with a thick and comfortable material, the slides also have a kid-friendly closure. The new Jordan Hydro 11 Slides from Nike will be available in sizes for babies, toddlers and kids online soon -- starting at $50 a pair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-blocked Toddler Slides:** Opportunity for companies to create stylish and trendy footwear options for toddlers, combining comfort with fashion-forward design. - **Fashion-forward Streetwear Style:** Potential for the streetwear industry to expand its offerings to include stylish and fashionable options for children, tapping into the growing trend of kids' fashion. - **Kid-friendly Closure:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative closures for children's footwear that are easy for kids to use independently, creating a sense of empowerment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athleticwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for athleticwear companies to expand their product lines to include fashionable and stylish footwear for toddlers and kids. - **Children's Fashion:** Opportunity for the children's fashion industry to cater to the demand for trendy and stylish clothing and footwear options for kids, following the adult streetwear trend. - **Footwear Accessories:** Possibility for companies specializing in footwear accessories to create innovative and kid-friendly closure systems, enhancing convenience and usability for children's shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Stealthy Red-Tonal Sporty Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Modern Recovery Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md) - [Camo-Patterned Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition.md) - [Stark Tonal Basketball Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1.md) - [Summer Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-air-jordans.md)