# Retro-Futurist Shoe Revivals The PUMA Future Rider Model is in Collaboration with Chinatown Market By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-future-rider References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/puma-future-rider-sneaker-release-date-price/) & [go.hsnob.co](https://go.hsnob.co/?u=https%3A%2F%2Feu.puma.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fpuma-rider-pack&cp=2062243&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.highsnobiety.com%2Fp%2Fpuma-future-rider-sneaker-release-date-price%2F&cme=web&cmo=text_link&a=0) The new PUMA Future Rider silhouette is expected to drop on February 22, 2020 and the model is highly anticipated as it is conceived out of rich history. This will be the first colorway for the model, with more to come. The incredibly chic PUMA Future Rider is inspired by the footwear giant's Fast Rider silhouette, which was previously debuted in 1980. Bursting with a well-curated, vibrant color palette, the aesthetic of the new version is said to "seamlessly blend retro with future." The vintage connotations associated with the release are even more evident as PUMA debuts the sneaker in a playful editorial that boasts "photos taken on an original '90s Game Boy Color. Image Credit: PUMA / Milena Zara ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-futurist Fashion:** The fusion of vintage and futuristic design presents opportunities to revamp traditional fashion products and create innovative designs. - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Incorporating collaboration in footwear design can foster new product ideas and inspire creative combinations of aesthetics and technology. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Tapping into nostalgia can promote brand loyalty and stimulate demand for products with a vintage appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear and Accessories:** Collaborative and innovative approaches to footwear design can lead to exciting new products that capture the interest of fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Adopting retro-futurist aesthetics and nostalgia marketing can revamp traditional fashion products and rekindle consumer interest. - **Gaming and Technology:** Creating marketing campaigns that tap into iconic technology like the '90s Game Boy Color can reinforce brand messaging and appeal to consumers who value innovation and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Laceless Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaride-s2.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Retro Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-ls.md) - [Cinematic Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-furious-x-puma.md) - [Collaborative Sleek Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-speedcat.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Revived Y2K Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talon-og.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Collaborative Bold Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-salehe.md)