UK-based retail label 'size?' unveiled a new colorway of the signature Nike React Element 55 sneaker silhouette. The main inspiration behind the new iteration was drawn from the archival Escape Pack by Nike that was originally created in 1988 -- specifically, the new shoe draws tonal influence from the Windrunner, the Lahar sneaker, and the Air Force III shoes from the archival collection.
To accompany the retro design inspiration, there are some futuristic touches in the form of the nylon ripstop over the uppers to give a technical appeal. The main design that the latest React Element 55 shoes boast is the grid pattern in black and white over the entire uppers, contrasted with brown accents done in synthetic leather and suede.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- 80s-inspired Footwear
- Opportunity for footwear brands to tap into nostalgia and release updated versions of 80s classics.
- Grid-patterned Sneakers
- Potential for sneaker companies to explore grid patterns as a unique design element in their shoe offerings.
- Retro-futuristic Aesthetic
- Opportunity for brands to combine retro and futuristic design elements to create visually striking products.
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear
- Disruptive innovation potential for footwear brands to incorporate 80s-inspired designs and materials into their products.
- Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace the 80s revival trend and infuse it into their collections.
- Sportswear
- Potential for sportswear brands to incorporate grid patterns into their apparel and footwear offerings to cater to the demand for unique and nostalgic designs.
