Inspiration can come from anywhere, and Nike's latest Air Force 1 looked toward South Korea's National Football team, debuting a sneaker that enables the wearer to sport their favorite team both subtly and stylishly.
The shoe arrives in a dominantly white colorway, with bold pops of color throughout. Arriving in pink and blue iterations, the white hue of the shoe is broken up with colored laces, soles and tongue tab sides. Wjat's most notable about the shoe is the detailing on the swoosh, which shows a tiger stripe that's outlined in the same pastel colorway. The country's flag, the Taegukgi, can be found on the heel tab.
The shoes arrive with a $161 USD price tag.
Football Team-Inspired Shoes
South Korea's Football Team is Celebrated on the Latest Air Force 1
Trend Themes
1. Sports-inspired Footwear - The rising trend in sports-inspired footwear is an opportunity for brands to collaborate with sports teams for unique designs.
2. Color-blocked Sneakers - Color-blocking is a trend that can be used by footwear brands to create attention-grabbing and stylish designs.
3. National Pride Footwear - With the increasing popularity of nationalism, creating footwear designs that allow wearers to show their national pride is a disruptive opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can leverage the trend of sports team-inspired shoes to create unique collaborations and differentiate their products from competitors.
2. Sportswear Industry - The sportswear industry has the opportunity to expand and diversify their product offerings by collaborating with sports teams for footwear designs.
3. Athletic Apparel Retailers - Athletic apparel retailers can capitalize on the trend of sports team-inspired footwear by offering exclusive designs to their customers and creating a unique shopping experience.