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# Sporty Footwear Backpacks
The HEX Sneaker Knapsack Features a Shoe Compartment For Extra Kicks

By M | Published 2016-09-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-compartment
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/09/06/hex-sneaker-backpack/) & [shophex](http://www.shophex.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Sneaker%20Backpack)

For consumers that often carry around [extra pairs of footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers) with them, the HEX Sneaker Backpack is a stylish way to do so with an embedded shoe compartment located at the base of the tote. The backpack is sleek and [stylish with a leather finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack) that provides a dapper piece of luggage to use on a daily basis.

Since shoes can often harbor unwanted ordors, having a bag that keeps sneakers separate from personal items ensures the shoes aren't also squished. The HEX Sneaker Backpack includes a hardshell zipper compartment at the bottom of the bag that fits even the bulkiest pair of high-top shoes. The bag also offers pockets for laptops and accessories with reinforced padding.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Multi-functional Backpacks:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create backpacks that are specifically designed to carry multiple types of items, such as shoes, gym clothes, and personal belongings.
- **Odor-resistant Storage Solutions:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop storage solutions that effectively prevent unwanted odors from permeating personal belongings, particularly in bags used to carry shoes.
- **Sleek and Stylish Luggage:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design luggage that combines functionality with a fashionable and sophisticated aesthetic, catering to consumers who prioritize both style and practicality.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Backpack Manufacturing:** The backpack manufacturing industry could explore incorporating specialized compartments and design features to cater to consumers' needs for storing different items in a single bag.
- **Storage Solutions:** The storage solutions industry can develop innovative materials and designs to create odor-resistant compartments and containers, offering solutions for various storage needs.
- **Travel and Accessories:** The travel and accessories industry has the opportunity to create luggage options that combine style and functionality, appealing to consumers who value both fashion and practicality in their travel gear.

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