# Illuminating Lunar Sneakers The Saucony Shadow 6000 Sneakers Feature a Galactic Print By M | Published 2014-05-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucony-shadow-6000 References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2014/05/23/extra-butter-x-saucony-shadow-6000-moonwalker/) & [saucony](http://www.saucony.com/en/country) New York City shoe retailer 'Butter Up' released an exclusive glimpse into the brand's last collaborative shoe installment with Saucony called the Saucony Shadow 6000 sneakers. These ultra sleek kicks take space to a whole other level with an out of this world print and innovative glowing features. These Saucony Shadow 6000 sneakers come in a 'Moonwalker' design scheme that ties stars, moons and the universe together with realistic prints. The soles of the sneakers are jet black and speckled with small glitter to replicate the night sky. The shoe's silhouette features a lunar design with dark gray moon craters and shiny silver stitching. The best part is that the shoes' laces and logo can glow-in-the-dark. The Saucony Shadow 6000 shoes are a must-have on any avid sneaker collector's list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Galactic-inspired Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create products inspired by space and the universe. - **Glow-in-the-dark Features:** Incorporating a unique glowing feature into products, especially shoes, can make them stand out in the market. - **Realistic Prints on Shoes:** Using realistic prints like stars, moons, and galaxies on sneakers can appeal to a niche market of space enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Incorporating space and galaxy-inspired designs can appeal to a younger demographic of sneaker enthusiasts. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with materials that glow in the dark and integrate them into their clothing lines. - **Toy Industry:** Creating toys for kids that have outer space themes and glow-in-the-dark features can be a unique selling point in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers.md) - [Lunar-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudzone-moon.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Neon-Hued Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2.md) - [Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1.md) - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md)