# Boys-of-Summer Shoes The Keds Champion Series Arrives Just in Time for the MLB Playoffs By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-champion-series References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/Sneakers/News/Opening-Cememony-x-Keds-Keds-Champion-Series-Baseball/) True boys of summer are already beating down the doors of their local Opening Ceremony to get their hands on the soon-to-be-released [Keds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high) Champion Series. The Keds Champion Series is a set of low-top shoes designed to look like the exterior of a baseball. Everything you need to know about baseball can basically be learned from the Keds Champion Series. The side-panels of the shoes feature [baseball stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag) while the inner sole is decked out in pinstripes (Go [Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3)!). In addition to the stitching and the pinstripes, the heel of the shoe has a leather tag designed in the shape of a baseball diamond. The Keds Champion Series comes in three different colorways and will be released in Opening Ceremony stores sometime in September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sports-inspired Footwear:** The popularity of sports-themed footwear like the Keds Champion Series opens up opportunities for innovative designs that reflect various athletic pursuits. - **Branded Collaboration:** The collaboration between Keds and the MLB for the Champion Series demonstrates the potential for partnerships between brands and sports organizations to create unique and marketable products. - **Nostalgia Fashion:** The retro-inspired design of the Keds Champion Series taps into the nostalgia trend, presenting opportunities for other brands to capitalize on consumers' desire for vintage-inspired fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The release of the Keds Champion Series highlights the potential for footwear companies to tap into the sports and nostalgia trends to create unique and appealing products. - **Sports Merchandise:** The collaboration between Keds and the MLB for the Champion Series suggests new avenues for sports merchandise companies to expand their product offerings and reach a broader audience. - **Fashion Retail:** The popularity of the Keds Champion series indicates opportunities for fashion retailers to stock sports-inspired and nostalgic footwear as part of their product lineup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Sporty Retail Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-new-york-yankees.md) - [Striking Baseball Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-of-diamonds.md) - [Limited-Edition Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass.md) - [Cable-Knitted Baseball Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/father-figure.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Premium Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-mile-boot.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag.md) - [Commemorative Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1.md)