# Nostalgia-Inducing Sneaker Photography Copenhagen Fashion Week Boasts a Glimpse at Modern Footwear By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-photography References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/copenhagen-fashion-week-ss20-sneakers/#slide-10) Footwear is its own category and this eclectic sneaker photography collection provides a look into its contemporary sensibilities from a Scandinavian perspective. The season is Spring/Summer 2020 and the images have been taken by [Highsnobiety's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion) Asia Typek at Copenhagen Fashion Week, ensuring that viewers are met with the latest stylistic preferences of design-minded individuals. The SS 2020 sneaker photography reveals that streetwear purveyors still have their eyes set on the nostalgia-inducing chunky footwear aesthetic. Many silhouettes also exhibited a wildly chromatic approach to the uppers, while their construction is, without a doubt, incredibly comfortable. Some iconic silhouettes are highlighted in this Scandinavian sneaker photography collection. Such models include the [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran) GEL-Braid, the GEL-Kayano 5 OG, [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker) Originals' Ozweego offering and the brand's all-new EQT Gazelle. Photo Credits: Highsnobiety/ Asia Typek ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia-inducing Chunky Footwear:** Nostalgia-inducing chunky footwear continues to be a popular trend in sneaker fashion, presenting opportunities for brands to create innovative designs that merge nostalgia with modern sensibilities. - **Chromatic Uppers:** The use of wildly chromatic uppers in sneaker design is a growing trend, offering brands the chance to experiment with bold and vibrant color schemes that attract attention and set their products apart. - **Comfortable Construction:** The focus on incredibly comfortable sneaker construction remains strong, providing a space for brands to innovate with new materials and technologies that enhance wearer comfort without compromising style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear industry professionals should consider capitalizing on the trend of nostalgia-inducing chunky footwear by developing innovative designs that appeal to the modern consumer's desire for stylistic nostalgia. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of chromatic uppers in sneaker design, creating bold and vibrant footwear options that align with the current demand for eye-catching and expressive fashion choices. - **Design:** Design professionals can dive into the trend of creating incredibly comfortable sneaker construction, pushing the boundaries of materials and technologies to design footwear that prioritizes both style and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Chunky Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneaker.md) - [Retro Aesthetic Lifestyle Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran.md) - [Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-adidas-1.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Bold Patterned Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14.md) - [Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam.md)