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# Olympic Inpsired Shoes
Nike Clark Kents Bejing 2008 Sneakers

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-11 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-inpsired-styles-nike-clark-kents-bejing-2008-sneaks
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/home/the_daily_news/archive/2008/august/10/dj_clark_kent_olympic_air_force_ones/index.htm)

Pre-Olympic fever delivered a whole range of fashion. Now that the Olympics have started, will designers be influenced by what they see in Beijing? I say yes. The Olympic Opening Ceremony was sure to have inspired some outrageous new design ideas in fashion and gadgets and even toys.

First out the box are these one-off DJ Clark Kent sneakers called â€œBeijing 2008 And The Winner Is:â€ They are [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari) Air Force Ones that make use of the metallic trilogy of [gold, silver and bronze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4) reflected on the Olympic podiums.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Fashion Inspired by Olympics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of Olympic-inspired fashion that incorporates metallic elements inspired by the Olympic podiums.
- **Gadget Design Inspired by Olympics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gadgets that incorporate design elements from the Olympic Opening Ceremony, such as bold and outrageous aesthetics.
- **Toy Design Inspired by Olympics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design toys that capture the spirit and energy of the Olympics, taking inspiration from the athleticism and teamwork showcased in the games.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with athletic brands to create limited-edition Olympic-inspired shoes, clothing, and accessories.
- **Gadget Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative gadgets and tech products with bold and unconventional designs, taking inspiration from the spectacle of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
- **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive and engaging toys that encourage physical activity and celebrate the Olympic spirit, appealing to both children and adults alike.

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