# Designer Space Boots Reebok's Space Boots Were Designed for Astronauts' International Voyage By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeboks-space-boots References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/20/reebok-unveils-lightweight-floatride-space-boot-designed-for-astronauts-nasa-international-space-station/) & [sneakernews](https://sneakernews.com/2017/07/18/reebok-space-boot-sb-01-floatride/) [Reebok's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes) Space Boots were created specifically for astronauts taking part in an upcoming International Space Station Voyage. The boot was made in collaboration with the same aerospace equipment technicians who are designing the [space suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility) for the same upcoming mission. The boot, dubbed the 'Space Boot SB-01,' oddly looks like a shoe, within a shoe. The boot's outer layer features a [zip up shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot) that's comprised of fire-resistant polymer, while the inside is a stretchy, versatile mesh that offers wearers a full range of movement. The white shoe's minimal design features 'Reebok's' branding on the tongue and a blue-to-white gradient that complements the astronauts' blue spacesuits. Reebok allegedly struggled with producing a design that's compatible in a zero atmosphere environment, but rose to the challenge, pioneering the first change to Space footwear in over 50 years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zero-gravity Footwear:** Reebok's innovation in creating the SB-01 Space Boot could lead to further advancements in zero-gravity footwear technology. - **Collaborative Manufacturing:** The collaboration between Reebok and aerospace technicians highlights the potential for cross-industry collaboration to drive innovation in manufacturing. - **Minimalist Design:** Reebok's minimalist design approach for the SB-01 Space Boot could pave the way for a new trend in space apparel design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** Reebok's collaboration with aerospace technicians for the SB-01 Space Boot displays potential for the fashion industry to work with aerospace manufacturing companies. - **Athletic Footwear:** Reebok's technological advancements in creating the SB-01 Space Boot could potentially lead to innovations in athletic footwear design and production. - **Space Exploration:** Reebok's creation of the SB-01 Space Boot shows potential for disruption within the space exploration industry by creating new, innovative space apparel technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Puffy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boost-sneaker.md) - [Sporty Winter Boot Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot.md) - [Digital Footwear Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-impact.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Collaboration Modular Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niobium-concept-3.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md)