90s Skate-Inspired Footwear

Palace and Salomon Join on the Technical XA COMP ADV Sneaker

Palace Skateboards and Salomon work in collaboration on another pair of sneakers for the season -- this time around, the two focus on the XA COMP ADV sneaker model. The show is spotlighted by its functional design elements that are now further enhanced with the proprietary technology of the latter.

Being experts in performance gear, the shoe is detailed with a three dimensional chassis that assists with constant support through uneven terrain that in inevitable during adventurous journeys. The brand also informs the shoe with the Sensifit system to fit comfortably over a long period of time. Each style arrives with the iconic Quicklace fastening system by Salomon. Palace details the shoe with bold colorways reminiscent of 90s skate culture in gray, yellow, red, white, and black.

Image Credit: Palace

Functional Design Elements
Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing footwear with functional design elements that enhance performance and provide support in various terrains.
Proprietary Technology Integration
The integration of proprietary technology in footwear opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sports and outdoor industry, allowing for enhanced performance and comfort.
Retro Colorway Revival
Reviving bold colorways reminiscent of 90s skate culture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry to cater to nostalgia-driven consumer preferences.

Who This Affects Most

Footwear
Innovations in functional design elements and proprietary technology integration can revolutionize the footwear industry, providing enhanced performance and comfort to consumers.
Sports and Outdoor
Developing footwear with functional design elements and proprietary technology integration can disrupt the sports and outdoor industry by offering performance-enhancing products for adventurous journeys.
Fashion
Reviving retro colorways inspired by 90s skate culture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry, catering to consumer demand for nostalgic and unique styles.
SCORE
2.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 61%
Activity 18%
Freshness 9%