# Basketball Team Nubuck Boots Mitchell & Ness Join Timberland to Highlight NBA Team Logos By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-ness3 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/mitchell-ness-timberland-nba-6-inch-boots-release) & [timberland](https://www.timberland.com/releases/mitchell-ness.html) Sportswear label Mitchell & Ness joins forces with Timberland on a new capsule collection highlighting NBA basketball teams. The new range features a series of boots and varsity apparel that are designed from an angle that celebrates retro sporty aesthetics. The footwear options boast Timberland's signature '6-Inch' boots as the foundation in three different colorways. The first is complete with a white base and all-over prints of iconic NBA basketball teams including the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and more. The other two colorways highlight the Golden State Warriors on a wheat nubuck base and the Chicago Bulls on a black nubuck foundation. The apparel selection features two varsity jackets constructed from satin materials in red or wheat, along with two graphic t-shirts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired NBA Sportswear:** Opportunity for brands to create sportswear collections that blend retro aesthetics with modern designs. - **NBA Team Collaboration:** Potential for collaborations between sportswear brands and NBA teams to create unique apparel and footwear collections. - **Nubuck Boots Trend:** Growing demand for nubuck boots in different colors and patterns, providing opportunities for footwear brands to innovate. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can leverage the popularity of NBA teams to create collaborative collections and tap into the retro trend. - **Footwear:** Footwear manufacturers can explore the use of nubuck material and collaborate with brands to create distinctive boots for different markets. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for retro-inspired NBA apparel and footwear by curating and promoting these collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness.md) - [Workwear-Themed Fashion Team-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-4.md) - [NBA-Themed Dog-Friendly Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-beast-and-nba.md) - [Women’s College Basketball-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-college-basketball.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Game Icon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-sonic.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balenciaga-x-nba.md)