# Pastel Bulky Geriatric Shoes Hush Puppies New Power Walker is a Archival Re-Construction By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-walker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/hush-puppies-power-walker) & [hushpuppies](https://www.hushpuppies.com/US/en/home) Footwear label [Hush Puppies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deichmann-back-to-school-range) looks back to its own archives to bring forth the 'Power Walker' in a new and contemporary way. The brand reached back to over 60 years of design to re-launch the footwear model, which are created to be worn by health-centric geriatrics and are also adorned by sardonic art students. The brand reissues the revival to highlight its own trusted construction makeup to a new generation of consumers. The overall structure is a [bulky silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion), giving the option of two enclosure systems of either a velcro selection or a laced system. Hush Puppies elevates the overall design to fit modern appreciation by adorning [bright colorways in white, pastel pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906r-rose-sugar), pastel blue, and a darker blue as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 6% | 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 [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 - **Archival Footwear:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia trend by reviving and re-launching footwear models from past archives. - **Geriatric Fashion:** Opportunity to create stylish and functional clothing and accessories for the health-centric geriatric market. - **Elevated Comfort Shoes:** Opportunity to design shoes that combine comfort and modern design elements, targeting a new generation of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to revive and reissue designs from their archives. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the growing geriatric market and create stylish and functional clothing and accessories. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to create elevated comfort shoes that prioritize both style and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Recovery Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-ora-primo.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Generationally Fused Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-senior-generation.md) - [Lifestyle Recovery Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ora-primo-ext.md) - [Citrus-Hued Anti-Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoka-speed-loafer.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Striking Oversized Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinson-evo-og.md) - [Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion.md) - [Chunky Anniversary Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-clifton-one9.md)