# Sporty Skater Kicks Nike Sportswear Blazer Mid SB Continues an Impressive Line of Flashy Sneakers By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sportswear-blazer-mid-sb References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/nike-blazer-mid-sb/) & [nikeskateboarding](http://www.nikeskateboarding.com/) Having already shown off a variety of great releases from the SB collection, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) is back with the Nike Sportswear Blazer Mid SB series. The Nike Sportswear Blazer Mid SB adds to the already impressive line of the brand's new [skateboarding series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2). These ones are different from the Eric Koston's and Stefan Janoski models because the sneakers substitute the low-top style for high-tops. The upper comes in [bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1) that are beautifully accented by white soles and heels. A pretty cool additional feature that's part of the sneaker is the zip-up design that can be seen along the side. Available in leather and suede models in three colorways (blue, green and white), the sneakers are on sale through select Nike Sportswear accounts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-top Sneakers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing high-top sneakers with bold colors and zip-up designs. - **Skateboarding Series:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in expanding and enhancing skateboarding sneaker collections. - **Colorful Accents:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sneakers with bold color accents on soles and heels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports footwear industry by creating unique and fashionable skateboarding sneakers. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion retail industry by offering exclusive Nike Sportswear Blazer Mid SB sneakers through select accounts. - **Leather Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the leather goods industry through the production of high-quality leather and suede sneaker models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps8-skate-sneaker.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4.md) - [Blue Tonal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md)