# Frankenstein Athletic Footwear The Nike Air Footscape Woven is a Monstrous Sports Shoe By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-footscape-woven References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/10/05/nike-sportswear-air-footscape-woven-holiday-2010-preview/) & [blog.honeyee](http://blog.honeyee.com/hf/archives/2010/10/05/051010-3.html) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture) is pushing the envelope when it comes to design with its soon-to-be released Nike Air Footscape Woven. This shoe mixes a variety of materials to create an athletic shoe the likes of which the world has never seen before. The laces on the Nike Air Footscape Woven slant down and to the side. The shoe's upper and sole seemed to be almost stitched together giving the shoe a [Frankenstein-esque look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection). No word on when this shoe will be released but expect a gallery full of pictures and a complete update on the shoe's materials when it is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Material Footwear:** The Nike Air Footscape Woven showcases a blend of materials, opening opportunities for other footwear brands to experiment with combining different fabrics and textures. - **Unconventional Lace Designs:** By featuring slanted and side-sitting laces, the Nike Air Footscape Woven introduces an innovation that could inspire other shoe companies to rethink traditional lace placements. - **Frankenstein-inspired Shoe Aesthetics:** The Nike Air Footscape Woven's stitched-together upper and sole create a unique and eye-catching look, potentially prompting other sneaker brands to explore unconventional designs rooted in classic horror motifs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** The Nike Air Footscape Woven's innovative design elements pave the way for athletic footwear brands to elevate their products with creative design concepts and unique material combinations. - **Fashion Design:** The unconventional aesthetics of the Nike Air Footscape Woven can inspire fashion designers to incorporate unexpected elements into their clothing lines, blurring the boundaries between sports and high fashion. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The manufacturing techniques used to create the Nike Air Footscape Woven's unique stitched-together look present an opportunity for footwear manufacturers to explore new production methods and enhance the visual appeal of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer.md) - [Bulbous Knitted Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-haven.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro.md) - [Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Futuristic Sneaker Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-air-max-dn8.md)