# Collectable Olympic Sneakers The 'Beijing' Collection by Nike By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-08-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beijing-collection-by-nike-foot-lockers-lucky-sneakers References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2008/07/31/nike-air-max-beijing-collection-air-max-87-air-max-95-air-max-bw-air-max-90/) & [footlocker.eu](http://www.footlocker.eu/index.html?language=fr) Nike has launched a Beijing Collection, which includes a collectible set of sneakers that honors this year’s Olympics. Each of these sneakers were inspired by something in Beijing, like the Beijing National Stadium. For example, the Air Max 87s contain octagon designs resembling the eight sides of the stadium. Another pair features lined patterns reminiscent of the stadium’s bird nest design. The collection includes the Air Max 87, Air Max BW, [Air Max 90](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-gold-2) and [Air Max 95](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorenzog-2), Air Max Ltd 2, R4 and Shox NZ. These “Bejing” lucky sneakers are featured at [Foot Locker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-1) under their Nike Feed Your Own Obession collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Collectable Sneaker Trends:** Discover the growing demand for collectable sneakers inspired by iconic events such as the Olympics. - **Location-inspired Designs:** Explore the trend of incorporating city-specific elements into sneaker designs, creating unique and personalized styles. - **Limited Edition Sneaker Collections:** Embrace the popularity of limited edition sneaker releases, appealing to sneaker enthusiasts and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear and Athletics:** Capitalizing on the Olympic fever, the sportswear industry can release special footwear collections that showcase iconic Olympic symbols and designs. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion brands and retail stores can incorporate location-inspired designs into their sneaker offerings, attracting customers who seek unique and localized fashion statements. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles industry can tap into the demand for limited edition Olympic-inspired sneakers, providing enthusiasts with valuable and sought-after items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Global Games-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro.md) - [Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md) - [New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-colorway.md) - [Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-running-shoe.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md)