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# Retro Perforated Sneakers
Reebok's '3D OP.38' Sneakers Give Its Classic a Modern Makeover

By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/op98
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/reebok-classic-3d-op98-release-date-price/) & [reebok](https://www.reebok.ca/on/demandware.store/Sites-Reebok-CA-Site/en_CA/Default-Start?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Reebok)

Sportswear label [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering) Classic introduces its new 3D OP.98 Sneaker silhouette, boasting a familiar feel as it is essentially a new iteration of its 3D Opus sneaker. The overall look of the new shoe delivers a [nostalgic vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage), recalling the 1998 footwear model. The new shoes are offered in two colorways in total -- either a golden option or a green option as its pops of color weaving through.

The 3D OP.98 sneakers have an upper constructed from conventional materials such as rubber and foam -- they are weaved together to rest on top of the label's signature split-tooled sole foundation. Branding details from Reebok are seen across the heel area and tongue. The sneakers are available for purchase beginning today for the price of $150 USD online at Reebok and at select retailers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Retro-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunities to disrupt the footwear industry by blending nostalgia with modern design.
- **Sustainable Sneaker Materials:** Innovations in eco-friendly materials, such as recycled rubber and foam, present disruptive opportunities in the footwear industry.
- **Bold Colorways:** Creating bold colorways can offer differentiation in a crowded footwear market, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear:** Innovations in sustainable materials and bold design can disrupt the footwear industry, attracting more eco-conscious and fashion-forward consumers.
- **Athletic Apparel:** Retro-inspired design and bold colorways can differentiate athletic apparel brands, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
- **Fashion Retail:** Incorporating retro elements and bold colors into fashion retail collections can offer differentiation and disruptive innovation opportunities for brands.

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