# Outer Space-Ready Kicks The Nike and Tom Sachs NikeCraft Sportswear is Space-Ready By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-tom-sachs-nikecraft References: [nikecraft](http://nikecraft.com/) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/nikecraft-tom-sachs-space-program-sportswear/) Whether you're an astronaut, a space fan or just a regular joe looking for some outta-this-world kicks, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner) and Tom Sachs [NikeCraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isru-uniform) sportswear is undeniably cool. The shoes and bags that are actual space-level gear are street-chic an functional, designed to actual withstand intergalactic travel. The Nike [Mars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-smushy-surprize-matte-lip-balm) yard shoe, which ring in at a total of $385, will put quite a dent in your wallet, but also a skip in your step. Originally made for actual space exploration, these pumped up kicks are not coming on the cheap, but are crazy stylish and have such an uncommon concept behind them. With NASA engineering behind the design of these rockin' sneakers, they are sure to be quite a statement piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-ready Footwear:** Designing footwear that can withstand intergalactic travel presents an opportunity for innovation and space exploration. - **High-tech Shoe Materials:** Incorporating advanced materials such as those used in space gear into footwear can improve functionality and durability for everyday use. - **Fashion-tech Collabs:** Collaborations between fashion and technology companies can create unique products that combine style and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Design:** Footwear designers can explore opportunities to incorporate high-tech materials and designs inspired by space exploration. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can partner with technology companies to create innovative products that appeal to customers interested in unique fashion concepts. - **Aerospace:** Aerospace companies can explore opportunities to collaborate with fashion and footwear brands to develop high-tech gear for astronauts and space exploration missions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner.md) - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Salvaged Spacecraft Material Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-aerogel-jacket.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility.md)