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# Psychedelic Snowboarding Boots
Danny Kass Nike Zoom Force 1 May Induce Flashbacks

By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-psych-snowboarding-boots-danny-krass-boots-for-nike-by-artist-arbito
References: [viewonfashion](http://www.viewonfashion.com/article/135-2679/NIKE) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/nikesnowboarding/dk-ys/)

I like the new Danny Kass Zoom Force 1 snowboarding boots for [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low). They look really psychedelic but are as modern as it gets. The illustrated design is made by artist Arbito.

You will definitely be noticed on the slope in a pair of these bad boys, which are part of the signature collection for pro snowboarder Danny Kass. I think collaborating with Seattle-based artist Arbito absolutely rocks the Nike style.

The artist is known for his brightly-colored hallucinogenic paintings; the artwork applied on these boots gives them a bit of [Beatles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-x-crocs-classic-clog) magic, a la the cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

The Nike collection also includes hoodies and tees in this gorgeous [psychedelic print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). Warning: The video is pretty tripped out. Danny Kass is riding a hot dog and sucking on yellow snow…

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Psychedelic Snowboarding Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more snowboarding gear with psychedelic designs to cater to the growing demand for unique and eye-catching snowboarding equipment.
- **Artist Collaborations in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with talented artists to create limited-edition fashion items that appeal to consumers seeking unique and artistically inspired designs.
- **Art-inspired Sportswear Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sportswear collections that feature artwork-inspired prints, providing a visually appealing alternative to traditional athletic apparel.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Snowboarding Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating vibrant and psychedelic designs into snowboarding boots, clothing, and accessories to attract style-conscious snowboarders.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring collaborations between fashion brands and artists to produce unique, art-inspired clothing collections that resonate with fashion-forward consumers.
- **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing art-inspired prints and designs in sportswear to cater to consumers who seek fashion-forward athletic apparel.

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