# Aquamarine Court Kicks The Nike Auto Force 180 Shoes Harness Old Street Cred By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-auto-force-180 References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/11/05/nike-auto-force-180-house-of-hoops-exclusive/) & [ww.nike](http://ww.nike.com) Don’t call it a comeback, cause they’ve been here for years. That’s right, I just referenced a L.L. Cool J. song to talk about basketball shoes. The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-royal) Auto Force 180 are an amazing experiment in [old school street cred](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1), with modern functionality. Taking the original Force 180 shoes, and making them more street suitable, the Nike Auto Force 180 features some fresh new colorways. With black, white and light blue all around, they are available exclusively at [Foot Locker House of Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Old School Street Cred:** Opportunity for brands to leverage nostalgia and create modern versions of iconic products with a streetwear aesthetic. - **Colorway Customization:** Potential for customization options in footwear to cater to individual preferences and enhance consumer engagement. - **Retail Exclusivity:** Creating limited edition products to be exclusively available at specific retailers can drive consumer demand and create a sense of exclusivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Innovation in designing and marketing sneakers that blend retro influence with contemporary style appeals to sneaker enthusiasts and fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to partner with popular brands and offer exclusive merchandise that stands out in a competitive market. - **Consumer Engagement:** Utilizing customization options and limited edition releases to enhance customer experience and foster brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-royal.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-edition.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Retro Gradient-Detailed Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtposite.md) - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-woman-20.md) - [Silver Accent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver.md) - [Fall-Tonal Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffused-blue-1.md) - [Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1.md)