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# Mosh Pit Kicks
The Nike Rock 'N Roll Collection Will Not Be a One Hit Wonder

By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-21 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-rock-n-roll-collection
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/04/21/nike-big-nike-low-rock-n-roll-pack-summer-2010/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/chapter-ex/354504-101/)

With the summer concert season upon us, you're going to need some shoes that can handle fighting through the crowds to get to front stage, and the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker) Rock 'N Roll collection is up to the task. With shoes this nice, however, you may want to keep them out of the mud and get a seated ticket.

Complete with AC/DC-like decals and a studded Nike swoosh, the Nike Rock 'N Roll collection may influence you to start your own musical outfit. Of course, it's going to take more than nice shoes to make a successful rock band--you're going to need a [nice t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2) as well.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Concert-ready Footwear:** The trend of designing shoes specifically for concerts and live performances presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear companies to create durable and stylish footwear that can withstand the demands of a mosh pit or crowded venue.
- **Music-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating musical elements, such as band decals and references, into fashion items offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands to create unique and compelling products that resonate with music lovers and concertgoers.
- **Performance Apparel:** The trend of designing apparel that caters to the specific needs of concert attendees, such as providing durability and comfort while maintaining a stylish aesthetic, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to create a dedicated line of performance apparel for music enthusiasts.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to tap into the demand for specialized concert-ready shoes, catering to the specific needs of concertgoers while offering style, durability, and comfort.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of music-inspired fashion by infusing musical elements into clothing designs, creating a unique and appealing product category for music lovers and concert attendees.
- **Apparel:** The apparel industry has the potential to create a dedicated line of performance apparel for concertgoers, offering garments that provide comfort, durability, and style to enhance the live music experience.

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