# Classic Gold Medal Kicks The Nike Air Zoom Barcelona Celebrates 'The Dream Team' By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-zoom-barcelona References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/06/02/nike-air-zoom-barcelona/) & [kenlu.net](http://www.kenlu.net/forum/NIKE-AIR-ZOOM-BARCELONA-92-2010-06_51033.html) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro) Air Zoom Barcelona is a tribute to one of the most dominating basketball teams ever created, the 'Dream Team,' that won gold at the '92 Barcelona Olympics. Now you can also ball as hard as the legendary team, thanks to Nike. The Nike Air Zoom Barcelona features a [red, white and blue colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa), complete with a [gold accent on the heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4). This shoe is actually a mash-up of several Nike shoes, making it even more unique. These shoes may not make you like Mike, but they're still damn cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Sneaker Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern sneakers that combine elements of classic designs with innovative features. - **Athletic Tribute Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop collections that pay homage to iconic sports teams or athletes, appealing to nostalgia and passion for sports. - **Mash-up Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design shoes that combine elements from multiple styles or brands, creating unique and personalized footwear options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and technologies into sports apparel, meeting the demand for eco-friendly and high-performance products. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to create customized and on-demand footwear, revolutionizing the traditional manufacturing process. - **Sports Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to enhance sports marketing campaigns and deliver immersive fan experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Games-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Flashy Gold Utilitarian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-4.md) - [Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md) - [Metallic Indoor Soccer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway.md) - [Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4.md) - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md)