# Moonwalker Kicks The Nike and Buzz Aldrin Sneakers are Out of This World By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-buzz-aldrin-sneakers References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/12/14/nike-60-x-apollo-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-rocket-hero-mavrk-mid-2/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) When you are a retired astronaut, you pretty much get to do anything and it will be cool. Record a rap album? Cool. Collaborate on a pair of shoes? Super cool. The Nike and Buzz Aldrin sneakers is the reflection of a match made in the heavens. The Rocket Hero Mavrk Mid 2 shoes are made in a cold-wrap process that produces a light weight shoe, perfect for extreme sports. The most incredi-rad part of the Nike and Buzz Aldrin sneakers: Buzz’s footprint on the moon is emblazoned on the insole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-inspired Fashion:** Collaborations between astronauts and fashion companies could lead to the development of unique and innovative apparel designs. - **Sustainable Shoe Manufacturing:** The use of cold-wrap processes to manufacture shoes could lead to the development of more environmentally-friendly footwear. - **Celebrity-endorsed Sneakers:** The collaboration between Nike and a retired astronaut could inspire other celebrities to collaborate on sneaker designs and endorsements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Collaborations with astronauts and other celebrities could offer new opportunities for fashion brands to create unique and creative designs. - **Sports Equipment:** The development of lightweight and durable shoe materials using cold-wrap processes could benefit the sports equipment industry. - **Aerospace:** Astronaut endorsements could help raise the profile of the aerospace industry and inspire future generations of space enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudzone-moon.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Secure Cable-Accented Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-lunar-roam.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md)