# Water-Breathable Outdoor Shoes Nike Re-introduces the Water Breathable Nike ACG Watercat+ By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-breathable-outdoor-shoes References: [sneakernews](https://sneakernews.com/2023/02/14/nike-acg-watercat-court-purple-cz0931-500/) [Nike ACG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly) has re-introduced the Nike ACG Watercat+ in the color court purple as a return of the [water-breathable outdoor shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe) in its outdoor-focused line collection under the [Nike ACG label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acg-rufus). This shoe model was first introduced back in 2006 and did not have a follow-up shoe until now. The Nike ACG Watercat+ will be a perfect shoe for the upcoming summer for a beach or lake enthusiasts or passionate outdoor people. The design of this shoe has changed from its predecessor, where it now has bungee cord-inspired thick shoelace patterns around from the upper to the quarter of the shoe with leather panels around the throat and mudguards. Additionally, it has hexagonal-shaped traction patterns on the shoe's sole for a steady grip. The shoe will be available in the summer and priced at $125. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Water-breathable Outdoor Footwear:** There are opportunities for companies to develop innovative outdoor footwear designs that allow water to flow through the shoe while still providing support and protection for the foot. - **Revitalizing Old Shoe Models:** There is an opportunity for brands to bring back popular shoe models from the past and introduce them to a new generation of consumers with updated designs and features. - **Improved Traction Design:** There is a need for innovative shoe traction designs that improve grip and reduce slips and falls in outdoor settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Footwear:** Outdoor footwear brands can develop new designs and technologies for water-breathable shoes like the Nike ACG Watercat+. - **Athletic Shoes:** Athletic shoe companies can introduce updated versions of popular shoe models to appeal to a new generation of consumers like Nike ACG did with the Watercat+. - **Outdoor and Recreational Equipment:** Companies that make outdoor and recreational equipment can design innovative shoe traction patterns to improve safety and reduce injuries for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Breathable Gray Knitted Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acg-watercut.md) - [90s-Style Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-torre-mid-waterproof.md) - [Y2K Era Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-exploraid.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Weather Ready Outdoor Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digi-camo-1.md) - [Halocline Waterproof Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe.md) - [City-Friendly Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-mountain-fly-2-low-goretex.md) - [Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90.md)