Revived Retro Sneakers

The Comeback Nike Air Max 120 are Redesigned with a Crimson Colorway

These Nike Air Max 120 might look familiar to sportswear fans, and thats because they are a revival of the shoe popularized in the 90s with bold new style. These sneakers are among many that Nike is pulling from the archives and revamping with new colorways and sleek design for a modern comeback.

The Nike Air Max 120 are a popular model thanks to the bold mix of sportswear with casual style making these shoes ideal for athletic use as well as everyday outings. The shoes feature a wide silhouette complete with a sporty webbed pattern overlaying mesh detailing complete with an elevated and stable sole. The shoes come in a variety of technicolor hues including bright orange, white and red as well as gold, blue and white. The mix of modern and retro styles gives these sneakers a nostalgic touch.

Revival of Retro Sneakers
Opportunity for brands to revive and redesign popular sneakers from the past with a modern twist.
Archival Revamping
Brands can tap into their archives to bring back old designs and give them a contemporary update.
Nostalgic Sportswear
Creating sportswear products that combine modern functionality with nostalgic designs to appeal to consumers seeking retro styles.

Where This Applies

Sportswear
Opportunity for sportswear brands to capitalize on the trend of bringing back popular retro sneakers.
Fashion
Fashion brands can incorporate nostalgic sportswear elements into their collections to cater to consumers wanting a blend of modern and retro styles.
Footwear
Footwear manufacturers can innovate by revamping old shoe designs and incorporating updated features to meet the demand for nostalgic sneakers.
SCORE
3.4 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 44%
Activity 51%
Freshness 8%

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