# Sparkle Bright Nikes X-Girl and Nike Sportswear Bring Out the New Blazer Mid By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-girl-and-nike References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/02/xgirl-nike-sportswear-womens-blazer-mid/) Japanese women’s shoe brand X-Girl has teamed up with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight) to create a new [Blazer Mid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/con-mi-familia). Available in black and silver, both versions of the shoe are equally eye-catching considering they look like they were sprinkled with fairy dust. Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman, these shoes are sweeter than a [Savannah](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker) stroll in the summer time. Sorry. Check out more on the X-Girl and Nike collaboration above. Also, be sure to check out other Nike kicks on Trend Hunter below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glitter Shoes:** The trend of sparkly and glittery shoes is on the rise as collaborative brands continue to release limited editions of such shoes. - **Gender-neutral Shoes:** The rise of gender-neutral fashion and inclusivity is leading to more designs being released as hybrids, like the X-Girl and Nike collaboration. - **Limited Edition Collaborative Shoes:** Limited edition collaborations between brands are becoming more popular as a way to create unique designs and generate buzz. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to explore playful designs with unique materials like glitter while experimenting with hybrid shoe designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on playful designs and gender-neutral clothing by creating unique and hybrid pieces that appeal to a larger audience. - **Marketing and Promotion:** Marketing and promotion industries collaborating with fashion and footwear brands have the opportunity to create buzz and demand for unique, limited edition designs that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Iridescent Summer-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shox-tl-2.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Exclusive Silver Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-2.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md) - [Co-Branded Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-5.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md)