# Canuck-Inspired Skate Shoes The Nike Eric Koston 2 ‘s Get a Special Canadian Debut By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-eric-koston-2 References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2013/03/31/nike-eric-koston-2-made-in-montreal-skatepark/) Skateboarders and shoe collectors were delighted to see professional skater Eric Koston’s [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway) Eric Koston 2’s make a special LA debut this past week and now French Canadian fans are getting the exclusive chance to test out these chic additions to the Nike [SB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2) family in Montreal too. The Nike Eric Koston 2’s are the follow up shoes to Koston’s first pair of boarding shoes aptly named the Eric Koston [Paradise 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-of-paradise-sunny-serum) shoes. Unlike their aqua blue predecessors, the Nike Eric Koston 2’s are made mostly from a darker material, feature a stand-out white sole and are accented with an eye-catching pink swoosh. To help Koston’s Canadian fans celebrate, Nike SB debuted a special space in Montreal that’s been decked out with Koston-themed pillows and decorations and topped off with a buildout skatepark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skate Shoe Innovations:** The Nike Eric Koston 2's introduce a darker material, a stand-out white sole, and an eye-catching pink swoosh, bringing innovation to the skate shoe industry. - **Exclusive Brand Collaborations:** The special Canadian debut of the Nike Eric Koston 2's in Montreal showcases the potential for brand collaborations in the skateboarding industry. - **Marketing Experiences:** Nike SB's creation of a special space in Montreal with Koston-themed decorations and a buildout skatepark highlights the trend of providing immersive marketing experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Shoe:** The Nike Eric Koston 2's bring disruptive innovation to the athletic shoe industry with their unique design and features. - **Skateboarding:** The exclusive debut of the Nike Eric Koston 2's in Montreal highlights the potential for growth and disruption in the skateboarding industry. - **Brand Marketing:** Nike SB's marketing strategy for the Eric Koston 2's demonstrates the importance of creating memorable brand experiences in the competitive sports apparel industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2.md) - [Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md) - [Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicole-hause.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-label-dunk-low-pro-sb.md)