# Vintage Violet Footwear Purple Reebok Shoes Inspired by the 1984 Movie Purple Rain By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-reebok-shoes References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/01/06/reebok-insta-pump-fury-cinema-pack/) & [chapterworld](http://www.chapterworld.com/products/detail/958) These purple [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4) shoes are not for the common everyday shoe wearer. It features [multiple tones of purple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway) on mesh and leather material as well as an intricate violet print. The design of these kicks was inspired from the 1984 movie Purple Rain, which starred the artist Prince. Made in the [Insta Pump Fury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-94) model, these purple Reebok shoes are edgy, fashionable and functional. Check out the gallery to see if you would be willing to rock a pair of these bad boys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Footwear:** Incorporating design elements from past decades into modern footwear can offer a unique and nostalgic appeal to customers. - **Movie-inspired Fashion:** Creating clothing or accessories inspired by popular movies can attract fans and create a loyal following around a specific niche. - **Bold Color Combinations:** Experimenting with unexpected and bold color combinations in footwear can create unique and eye-catching designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** By incorporating retro and movie-inspired design elements into footwear, fashion brands can differentiate themselves in a crowded market and attract specific niche audiences. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with fashion brands to design movie inspired products can create additional revenue streams for film franchises and deepen fan engagement. - **Sportswear:** Innovating in bold colorways and unique designs in sportswear footwear can help brands stand out in a competitive industry and appeal to a younger, fashion-conscious demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Adorned Fluorescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-4.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md) - [Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3.md) - [Purple Tonal Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalker.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Multi-Color Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-astral-purple.md) - [Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear.md) - [Stealthy Gradient Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-issue-7.md) - [Anime-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg.md)