# Boomtastic Comic Kicks The Nike Quickstrike Dunk Hi's Look Like Pop Art By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-quickstrike References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/12/29/nike-sb-spring-2010-dunk-hi-quickstrike-booom/) These crazy kicks are our first look at the new [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) Quickstrike Dunk Hi sneakers. They are being released along with Nike’s Spring 2010 SB Collection. The black, blue, red and yellow colorway is heavily influenced by pop art and old school comic books. These rad [retro shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace) have a unique side panel design that relates to the influences I mentioned above. The Nike Quickstrike Dunk Hi should be available for wearing or coveting starting January 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Art Inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity to create unique and eye-catching footwear designs that draw inspiration from pop art and old school comic books. - **Retro Shoe Design:** Opportunity to incorporate unique side panel designs in footwear that embody a retro aesthetic. - **Limited Edition Sneakers:** Opportunity to create limited edition sneakers that generate excitement and exclusivity among consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating bold and artistic designs for sneakers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate retro design elements in clothing and accessories to appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Collectibles:** Creating limited edition sneakers that cater to the market of collectors seeking exclusive and unique items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue-Accented Fiery Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-halloween-1.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md)