# Space-Themed Futuristic Footwear The Raf Simons In-House (RUNNER) Range is Full of Unique Shapes By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runner References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/raf-simons-runner-sneakers-boots-slip-on-fall-winter-2020-collection) & [machine-a](https://www.machine-a.com/collections/raf-simons-runner) Raf Simons launched an in-house footwear series entitled (RUNNER) and it is full of [unique silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s) such as streamlined zippered boots, chunky sneaker silhouettes, and [sleek slip-on footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffuser-slipon) as well. The main theme of the latest designs are drawn from the idea of space and the concepts that surround it. Specifically, the Solaris bot in black is a elasticated slip-on silhouette that references 'Solaris.' Another example is the Antei sneaker that is inspired by the Antei System from 'Star Wars.' The white boots entitled the 'Cylon' are specifically named after the 'Battlestar Galactica's warring robots.' There is also a Stanley Kubrick design in the form of the tonal purple '2001' boots that launched originally last month in a soft supple construction. Image Credit: Machine-A ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry to create unique and unconventional shoe designs. - **Space-inspired Themes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry to integrate space-inspired designs and concepts into clothing and accessories. - **Cinematic References:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in product branding and marketing to incorporate cinematic references and nostalgia into consumer products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry to incorporate futuristic designs and materials into shoe manufacturing. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry to explore unconventional themes and inspirations for clothing and accessories. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry to create branded merchandise inspired by popular movies and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner.md) - [Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-runner.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series.md) - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md)