# Reinvented Basketball Kicks These Pony City Wings have Been Updated but Still Hold onto Tradition By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-city-wings References: [complexmag](http://www.complexmag.ca/sneakers/2013/07/pony-city-wings) & [pony](http://www.pony.com/) In the 1980s Pony became a popular brand when the 5''7 Spud Webb won the NBA Slam Dunk competition, and the Pony City Wings he was wearing during that moment have now been modernized. These shoes have been reinvented to fit modern-day style, but they still hold true to the brand values it had then. The City Wings have now become stunning [high tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic). They are sporting a classic white sole and it also has a high-crafted upper. There are three color selections, giving you the opportunity to choose which one would best fit your personality. Not only is this the first time the Pony City Wings have been rereleased since that epic moment in basketball, but the history of these shoes prove that even the underdog can come out on top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Retro Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to update and revamp classic sneaker designs with modern elements while maintaining the original brand values. - **Re-releasing Historical Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to bring back iconic shoes from the past and capitalize on nostalgia while appealing to modern consumers. - **Personalized Color Selections:** Opportunity for companies to offer customization options for footwear, allowing consumers to choose colors that best fit their personalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear companies to update their product lines and cater to both nostalgic and modern consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with footwear companies and incorporate retro sneaker designs into their collections. - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel brands to capitalize on the popularity of retro sneakers by creating complementary clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro.md) - [Dynamic Retro Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-2005.md) - [Revived Y2K Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talon-og.md) - [Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker.md) - [Stealthy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair.md) - [Film-Inspired Shoe Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-og.md) - [Retro Indoor Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-indoor.md)