# Retro-Inspired Road Runners The Nike Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer Collection is Vibrantly Vintage By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-oregon-waffle-2011 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/05/nike-vintage-oregon-waffle-pack/) & [shoelosophy.it](http://shoelosophy.it/store/category/nike/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-trainer) Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer collection for men will have you rocking out retro-style at the gym this summer. The collection looks like something that a swagged-out basketball team from the 70s and 80s would wear. Everything about the Nike Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer collection screams [retro, vintage and super stylish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze). The Nike Oregon Waffle 2011 Summer collection boasts three different colorways including a red shoe with navy blue accents, a green shoe with cream accents and a sky-blue shoe with dark blue accents. Each shoe is made with a [lightweight suede material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-forward-moc-2-n7) and features nylon detailing that serves as an additional vintagelike quality. With a serrated, black rubber sole, the shoe is comfortable and ideal for recreational activities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion companies to create vintage-style sportswear. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunities for brands to tap into consumer desire for nostalgia and retro influences. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Opportunities for companies to create lightweight suede materials and durable rubber soles for athletic shoes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry has the opportunity to offer retro-inspired fashion and sustainable footwear. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to incorporate retro influences into their designs to tap into customer nostalgia and preferences. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable materials industry has the opportunity to partner with sportswear companies to create durable, eco-friendly athletic shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Slim Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-trainer.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-dunk.md) - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-2005.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2.md) - [Woven Textural Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-82-3.md) - [Dynamic Layered Bright Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-wave.md)