# Boxing-Inspired Footwear Designs Yohji Yamamoto Introduces the New Vibram Nylon Ox Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-15 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-ox References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/yohji-yamamoto-vibram-nylon-ox-red-blue-graphic-sneakers-release) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/yohji-yamamoto/blue-graphic-high-top-sneakers/4773711) To add to its premium selection of Spring/Summer 2020 goods, Yohji Yamamoto unveils the Nylon Ox sneaker to the lineup. The sneakers are inspired by boxing shoes and comes in the colorway options of either red or blue, boasting a [high-top silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohji-yamamoto-2). It is made from padded canvas fabric materials and each pair features [hand-scribbled graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei) throughout. Both of the tonal options are complete with a black outsole foundation and heel collar. The black hue travels to the laces as well to add some contrast to the bright base foundations. Notably, the footwear sits on the brand's custom articulated [Vibram rubber sole unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-kso-evo-year-of-the-snake). The Nylon Ox Graphic shoes are now available online at retailers including SSENSE. Image Credit: Yohji Yamamoto ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boxing-inspired Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate boxing-inspired design into athletic footwear for improved performance and style. - **High-top Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and construction techniques to create high-top sneakers with enhanced comfort and durability. - **Hand-scribbled Graphics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable footwear options with hand-scribbled graphics for personalized artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion-forward design with advanced athletic functionalities to create a new category of performance-focused sneakers. - **Canvas Fabric Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize alternative and sustainable materials, such as canvas fabric, in the production of footwear to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. - **Custom Articulated Vibram Rubber Soles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with Vibram to develop customized rubber sole units with enhanced comfort, traction, and durability for various footwear categories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-2.md) - [Leather Base Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-5.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og.md) - [Reworked Rugged Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oamc-x-vans.md) - [Rounded Heel Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoso-boost.md)