True boys of summer are already beating down the doors of their local Opening Ceremony to get their hands on the soon-to-be-released Keds Champion Series. The Keds Champion Series is a set of low-top shoes designed to look like the exterior of a baseball.
Everything you need to know about baseball can basically be learned from the Keds Champion Series. The side-panels of the shoes feature baseball stitching while the inner sole is decked out in pinstripes (Go Yankees!). In addition to the stitching and the pinstripes, the heel of the shoe has a leather tag designed in the shape of a baseball diamond. The Keds Champion Series comes in three different colorways and will be released in Opening Ceremony stores sometime in September.
Boys-of-Summer Shoes
The Keds Champion Series Arrives Just in Time for the MLB Playoffs
Trend Themes
1. Sports-inspired Footwear - The popularity of sports-themed footwear like the Keds Champion Series opens up opportunities for innovative designs that reflect various athletic pursuits.
2. Branded Collaboration - The collaboration between Keds and the MLB for the Champion Series demonstrates the potential for partnerships between brands and sports organizations to create unique and marketable products.
3. Nostalgia Fashion - The retro-inspired design of the Keds Champion Series taps into the nostalgia trend, presenting opportunities for other brands to capitalize on consumers' desire for vintage-inspired fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The release of the Keds Champion Series highlights the potential for footwear companies to tap into the sports and nostalgia trends to create unique and appealing products.
2. Sports Merchandise - The collaboration between Keds and the MLB for the Champion Series suggests new avenues for sports merchandise companies to expand their product offerings and reach a broader audience.
3. Fashion Retail - The popularity of the Keds Champion series indicates opportunities for fashion retailers to stock sports-inspired and nostalgic footwear as part of their product lineup.