# Customized Sneaker Art Marcus Tremonto Remixes the Nike Zoom Force-1 Boots By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcus-tremonto1 References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/Custom-Nike-Boots-by-Marcus-Tremonto) & [treluce](http://www.treluce.com/) New York City-based artist Marcus Tremonto, known for his contemporary lighting designs, was approached by [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip) to work his magic on a pair of [Zoom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-for-zoom) Force-1 boots. Tremonto's [customized version of the Nike sneaker-boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot) are a futuristic delight, what he calls his "vision of the future of sports." The one-of-a-kind boots, made in his NYC studio, were inspired by James Bond, iconic anime shows and sci-fi. One white boot has been made to look like a jet-pack, while the other is stacked with gadget-like tools. The final product by Marcus Tremonto is a unique culmination of pop culture references. Marcus Tremonto's customized Zoom Force-1 boots will be on display in Denver, Colorado and then Munich, Germany as a part of a global exhibition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Sneaker Art:** Opportunities for more customized and personalized designs on sneakers or other apparel. - **Futuristic Fashion:** Innovations in fashion design that combine sci-fi elements with real-life wearability. - **Pop Culture References in Design:** Incorporating elements of pop culture and fandom into unique product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of incorporating sci-fi elements into wearables and accessories to create futuristic designs. - **Art and Design:** Customized shoe art opens up opportunities for creative designers to experiment with personalized designs that incorporate pop culture references. - **Sports Equipment:** Innovative and futuristic designs like Marcus Tremonto's customized boots could be replicated and commercialized in the sports industry, offering more personalized and unique sports equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juntae-kim.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Rugged Winterized Stealthy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-force.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md)