Nike has given its retro Air Moc silhouette a fleece treatment. After debuting the fleece-covered Sock Dart, NikeLab is covering even more recognizable silhouettes in the warm material.
Released in two colorways, the Air Moc Fleece model is a durable, laceless and futuristic piece of footwear. It retains its full-length Air Sole unit and lug-patterned outsole which go along with the shoe's adjustable cord toggle and static collar. Consumers have a choice of the tonal grey iteration which features contrasting touches of black and University Red or the purple version which demonstrates grey accents.
With fleece material atop its slip-on silhouette, the Air Moc Fleece sneaker is very reminiscent of house slippers. Nike's laid back design makes these trainers the next big comfort shoe that blends fashion with function.
Slipper-Like Trainers
The Nike AIr Moc Fleece is a Slipper You Can Wear Outdoors
Trend Themes
1. Fleece Sneakers - The trend of using fleece material in footwear provides an opportunity for comfortable and stylish sneakers.
2. Laceless Sneakers - The trend of laceless sneakers allows for easy slip-on functionality and presents opportunities for new design features such as adjustable cord toggles and static collars.
3. Comfort Footwear - The trend of prioritizing comfort in footwear provides an opportunity for brands to design and market products that blend fashion and function, such as the slipper-like Air Moc Fleece sneakers.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - The athletic footwear industry can benefit from incorporating comfort and slip-on functionality into their products, as demonstrated by Nike's Air Moc Fleece sneakers.
2. Casual Footwear - The casual footwear industry has a chance to expand their offerings to include comfortable and stylish slip-on sneakers, such as the Air Moc Fleece, as part of their product portfolios.
3. Fashion Retail - The trend of blending fashion with function in footwear allows for fashion retailers to offer comfortable and stylish options, like the Air Moc Fleece sneakers, to their customers.