# 90s-Inspired Sneakers This Nike ACG Brings Back the Retro Sneakers in a Women's Mobb Mid By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sneakers References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/09/nike-acg-mobb-mid) & [heistny](http://heistny.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/nike-wmns-mobb-mid-mulberry-purple-dusk) Nike first released its line of ‘All Conditions Gear’ in the 1980s, which transitioned its sporty kicks into hiking shoes while providing the inspiration for these retro sneakers. These Mobb mid women’s shoes showcase colors, styles and materials loved in past decades. In [Mulberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-and-petite-plume) and [Purple Dusk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-born-in-roma-purple-melancholia) colorways with suede detailing, the shoes scream 90s. The retro sneakers blend many favorite Nike styles into one shoe, pairing a casual ‘[Huarache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patta-air)’ look with a treaded sole similar to those in the ‘Free’ line. The gritted bottom sports a white speckled gum, with mild enough treads to keep them looking stylish yet functional for climbing. The lace holes have wide gaps between them to maximize a tight closure and snug fit, while the laces themselves resemble thin rugged ropes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 Sneaker Revival:** The resurgence of 90s-inspired sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and create modern versions of classic designs. - **Hybrid Footwear:** The blending of different shoe styles and features, such as the combination of Huarache and Free lines, opens up possibilities for innovative and unique footwear designs. - **Functional Fashion:** The incorporation of treaded soles and durable materials in retro sneakers provides an opportunity to cater to consumers seeking both style and functionality in their footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of retro sneakers to offer a wide range of nostalgic footwear options. - **Sportswear Brands:** Sportswear brands have the potential to leverage the popularity of 90s-inspired sneakers by incorporating elements from their classic lines and creating new hybrid designs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The retro sneaker trend presents an opportunity for outdoor recreation brands to introduce stylish hiking shoe alternatives that blend retro aesthetics with modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Y2K Era Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-exploraid.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Retro Sleek Minimal Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufus-mule.md) - [Retro 90s Climber Fleeces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-wolf-tree-polartec-fleece.md) - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Smooth Suede Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufus-mule-1.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [City-Friendly Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-mountain-fly-2-low-goretex.md)