Nike is unveiling two colorways of its all-new slip-on shoe, the ‘ISPA Universal.’ The brand's innovative ISPA (Improve, Scavenge, Protect, Adapt) initiative saw the introduction of this silhouette, which is made to compete with similar styles such as the Merrell Hydro Moc and the adidas adiFOM Q. The laceless toe box area features a pill-shaped window opening, random perforations for all-around breathability, and Swoosh embellishments camouflaged in the design on the heel.
The first iteration is a brown and white, rocky-colored design called ‘Mink Brown,’ while the second pair, ‘Natural,’ is a classic white colorway. Both shoes come customized with cork insoles and treaded bottoms for additional grip. Nike and select stores will soon offer the ‘ISPA Universal’ for $80 USD in both color variations.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Slip-on Shoes with Unique Designs
- Design unique slip-on shoes with laceless toe box area, perforations for breathability, cork insoles, and custom treaded bottoms.
- Innovative Footwear Silhouettes
- Introduce innovative footwear silhouettes that are made for improved performance, scavenging, protection, and adaptation.
- Customized Insoles and Treaded Bottoms
- Offer customized cork insoles and treaded bottoms for added comfort and traction to a wide range of footwear products.
Who This Affects Most
- Athletic Footwear Industry
- Innovate within the athletic footwear industry by designing unique shoe styles that offer improved performance and protection for athletes.
- Outdoor Footwear Industry
- Introduce new designs to the outdoor footwear industry by offering slip-on shoes with breathable perforations, unique colorways, and customized features such as cork insoles and treaded bottoms.
- Eco-friendly Footwear Industry
- Introduce sustainable materials such as natural cork to the eco-friendly footwear industry and customize features such as treaded bottoms to lessen the impact of outdoor activities on the environment.
