# Faded Female Kicks These Nike Pre Montreal Racers Brighten Up Women's Workout Attire By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pre-montreal References: [sneakersaddict](http://sneakersaddict.com/nike-pre-montreal-racer-fade-trainer-pinkblue-35430?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nike-pre-montreal-racer-fade-trainer-pinkblue) Certain styles of sneakers are so beloved by fans that shoe companies will continue to make them for many decades after their premier, and now that we're living in an era defined by vintage fashion, shoes like these colorful [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-blast) Pre Montreal Racer Fade Trainers for women are a beautiful example of what happens when a shoe's popularity and its buyer demographics are taken into serious consideration. First made popular a few decades ago, the Pre Montreal Racer's have traditionally been available in the red, white and blue colors that coincide with Montreal's famous sport team colors. When the Racer's were made available again last year, vintage-loving fans rejoiced at the return of this classically colored design. Now, Nike is paying tribute to its female consumer with these newly improved Nike Pre Montreal Racer Fade Trainers for women. By enhancing these kicks with a faded color that blends pink, white and blue hues, we can only hope that we'll be seeing more [female-targeted alterations of classic kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosphere-colorway). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Sneaker Revival:** The resurgence of vintage-style sneakers presents an opportunity for shoe companies to create updated versions that cater to current consumer preferences. - **Gender-specific Design:** Designing sneakers specifically for women allows brands to tap into a unique market segment and offer tailored products that align with their preferences. - **Colorful Fade Designs:** Exploring fade designs with vibrant colors provides an innovative twist to classic sneakers, adding a fresh aesthetic and attracting fashion-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can take advantage of the demand for vintage-style sneakers and create gender-specific designs that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate faded color designs into their product offerings, expanding their range and capturing the attention of trend-conscious consumers. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can innovate by producing fade design sneakers that appeal to female athletes, combining performance with style and meeting the demand for gender-specific sporting gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Centric Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fade-pack.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-p6000-premium.md) - [Rose-Hued Dad Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906r-rose-sugar.md) - [Sunset-Centric Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-colorway.md) - [Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md) - [Retro Slim Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-trainer.md) - [Pink Gradient Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder-1.md)