# Classic Console-Celebrating Shoes The PG 2.5 x PlayStation Incorporate Iconic Gaming Designs By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-25-x-playstation References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/22/playstation-pg-2.5-nike-paul-george/#/) & [news.nike](https://news.nike.com/footwear/nike-pg-2-5-x-playstation) The [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition) [Playstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker) is often remembered as an iconic and important video game console and the PG 2.5 x PlayStation shoes showcase the impact of the console's classic look. Featured in the original gray color scheme, plus a [PS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-console-concept) logo, the shoes were designed in part by Paul George and showcase his love for gaming and his background as a professional basketball player. Much like the recent revival of retro gaming consoles, the PG 2.5 x PlayStation shoes showcase a celebration of nostalgia and the impact certain technology has had on people's lives. The shoes come rife with classic Playstation designs with a modern twist put on them. The classic gray is accented with the four-color Playstation logo, as well as the iconic button icons used throughout all Playstation controller designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Iconic Gaming Shoes:** Designing shoes featuring iconic gaming console logos or designs appeals to customers' sense of nostalgia and is an innovative way to customize merchandise. - **Retro Nostalgia Revival:** Reviving nostalgic trends, such as retro video game consoles and classic designs, can appeal to a wide variety of demographics and be a profitable business trend. - **Collaborative Sport-tech Merchandise:** Creating merchandise that blends the worlds of sports and technology, such as the PG 2.5 x Playstation shoes designed by professional basketball player Paul George, can create a unique customer experience and expand a brand's reach. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Merchandise:** By incorporating unique technology or design elements associated with gaming, sports merchandise retailers can expand their product lines and appeal to a wider audience. - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Partnering with retail companies to produce merchandise featuring their iconic console designs, such as the PG 2.5 x Playstation shoes, can be a profitable business opportunity in the gaming console industry. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Collaborating with celebrities or athletes to design merchandise blending their personal interests, such as the PG 2.5 x Playstation shoes designed by professional basketball player Paul George, can lead to unique, marketable products in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Holographic Game-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-5.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md) - [Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-playstation.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-30th-anniversary-collection.md) - [Athlete-Backed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-game-console.md) - [Game Console-Branches Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-1.md) - [Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-x-crocs.md)