# Inflatable Lace-Free Sneakers The OFFSPRING x Reebok Instapump Shoes Fasten Using a Pump System By M | Published 2016-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacefree-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/04/20/reebok-offspring-insta-pump-fury/) & [reebok](http://www.reebok.ca/) The Instapump Fury Sneakers created as a result of a collaboration between retailer OFFSPRING and athletic brand [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei) opts for a [lace-free sneaker design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-skyward) that uses a pump system to lock the shoes in place. The technology features a touch button that wearer's can press once slipping the shoes on, that suctions the shoe to the wearer's foot for a customized fit. The contemporary aesthetic of the Instapump Fury Sneakers is futuristic and bold making use of monochromatic white and black shades complete with a texturized mesh upper complete with rubber detailing. Rather than opting for cumbersome shoe string that needs to be laced, the sneakers opt for a [pump closure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-project-transport) that fastens the shoe with the touch of a button. This allows wears to quickly slip on the shoe, without the hassle of tying them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lace-free Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lace-free footwear designs that provide convenience and a customized fit. - **Pump Closure Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new pump closure systems for shoes that offer quick and easy fastening. - **Futuristic Sneaker Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create futuristic and bold sneaker designs that appeal to modern consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce pump closure technology and lace-free designs to athletic footwear for enhanced performance. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate lace-free and pump closure designs into fashion retail footwear collections to offer stylish and convenient options for consumers. - **Footwear Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lace-free shoe accessories that can be used with existing footwear to provide hassle-free fastening and customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Textural Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94.md) - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Collaborative Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-5.md) - [Tech-Influenced Lace-Free Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-project-transport.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Anime-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg.md)