# Classic Court-Side Kicks The Nike Vintage Blazer Shoe Boasts the Brand's Signature Comfort & Style By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vintage-blazer References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/nike-2011-fall-vintage-blazer-pack/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nike/language_select/) The new [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-shot) Vintage Blazer shoe for men, part of the brand's upcoming fall collection, will have shoe enthusiasts applauding the designers for delivering another flawlessly crafted sneaker. Inspired by the company's signature [Nike basketball show from the 1980s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikoletta), the Nike Vintage Blazer sneaker boasts athletic, preppy and vintage qualities. The Nike Vintage Blazer shoe features a high-cut style, distressed uppers to give it that worn look, pre-stained soles and an off-white tongue. A noted quality of the shoe is its [suede exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker-model), which adds a flair of smart sophistication to the overall aesthetic. The Nike Vintage Blazer sneaker is available in three autumn-appropriate colors including burnt orange, hunter green and gray. This pair of kicks is sure to gain the attention of people on and off the court. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to create shoes that combine nostalgia and style. - **Distressed Aesthetic:** Chance for companies to design products with a worn, vintage look. - **Autumn-appropriate Colors:** Potential for brands to release seasonal shoe collections with trendy color options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Innovative shoe designs and materials can disrupt the footwear industry. - **Fashion:** Creating vintage and distressed-inspired products can redefine fashion trends. - **Sports:** Integrating retro styles into sportswear can capture the attention of sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-shot.md) - [Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-muse-2.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Low-Cut Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevy-edition.md) - [Retro Perforated Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker-model.md) - [Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-1-premium.md) - [Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Nostalgic Millennium Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-v2k-run.md)