# Sneaker Outsole Smartphone Cases The Nike Outsole iPhone Case Protectors are Made from TPU By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-case-protector References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/nike-outsole-iphone-cases/) & [store.nike](http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/n/1j7) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus) Outsole iPhone Case protectors are designed with an instantly recognizable texture and silhouette that looks good enough to grace the bottom of your sneakers: literally. The Nike Outsole iPhone Cases are crafted with the same aesthetic as the outsoles found on the brand's most popular sneakers and will provide tough protection from bumps, drops and scratches. While the extra protection is an effective feature, the texturized design of the Nike Outsole iPhone Case protectors also helps to make them far easier to grip and hold onto. This comes as a welcome feature for those who find the iPhone difficult to hold onto given the aluminum build. The Nike Outsole iPhone Cases are available in two different models that match the outsole of the Roche and [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outsole-inspired Phone Cases:** The trend of incorporating unique textures from popular sneaker outsoles into phone cases presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the phone accessory industry. - **Grip-enhancing Phone Cases:** The trend of texturizing phone cases for grip presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the phone accessory industry. - **Sneaker-inspired Phone Accessories:** The trend of using popular sneaker designs as inspiration for phone accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the phone accessory industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Phone Accessories:** As seen with the Nike Outsole iPhone cases, phone accessory companies can disrupt the industry by incorporating unique textures and designs inspired by popular products outside of the phone market. - **Sneaker Industry:** Sneaker companies can expand their brand reach by partnering with phone accessory companies to create complementary product lines that draw on their recognizable and popular designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The incorporation of more ergonomic and textured phone case designs could potentially disrupt the consumer electronics industry by making phone usage safer and more comfortable for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Rugged Modern Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-protective-case.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [Sporty NFC-Enabled Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-iphone-sport-case.md) - [Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Japanese Geta-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bailey-hikawa.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md)