# Sock Hop Kicks The Original Bass Saddle Shoes Make Doing the Jitter Bug Easy By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-bass-saddle-shoes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/11/original-bass-saddle-shoes/) & [davidz](http://davidz.com/) You are going to need a pair of Original Bass Saddle Shoes because there's nothing like going to a sock hop on a Saturday night (that's if you are not busy watching the Ghost Whisperer). The perfect way to finish any outfit, these retro rad kicks make even the trendiest of outfits have a little [soda shop style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks) love. Check out the gallery for more of the Original Bass Saddle Shoes. **Implications** - Although, I'm warning you this collection of photos of Original Bass Saddle Shoes may have you wishing you had your very own pair. I sure know that if I was around during the jitter bug era, I would go simply bananas for this funky footwear! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Fashion Revival:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for vintage-inspired fashion, particularly in the footwear industry. - **Nostalgic Style:** Creating products that evoke a sense of nostalgia can resonate with consumers seeking a connection to the past. - **Retro Influence in Modern Fashion:** Incorporating retro elements into contemporary fashion can appeal to consumers looking for unique and distinctive styles. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Developing and marketing footwear designs that capture the essence of retro styles can attract customers nostalgic for the past. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of retro fashion by curating and promoting vintage-inspired clothing and accessory collections. - **E-commerce:** Launching an online platform dedicated to selling vintage-style fashion items can cater to the growing demand for nostalgic fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Modern Suede Joggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-og-85.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Timeless Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-line.md) - [American Heritage-Celebrating Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gh-bass-x-buck-mason.md) - [Artfully Premium Loafer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monograms.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Limited-Edition Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-spongebob.md)