Nike continues to launch new iterations of the signature Air Force 1 High sneaker model with the new greyscale palette to join its roster for the season. it is accented with grey throughout and starts off with Wolf Grey as the base foundation of the shoe.
It is then detailed with Grey Metallic Silver-Volt as the touch of contrast -- it starts off with leather materials making up the upper and then the tonal detail can be seen marking other areas. This includes the paneling details, the tongue, inner lining, ankle straps, and the waxed laces. The matte grey shoe is then contrasted with a bright Metallic Silver Swoosh that decorates the side panels and cream suede at the heel tabs.
Grey-Washed High Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 High Gets a Tonal Grey Colorway Palette
Trend Themes
1. Greyscale Sneakers - The launch of new iterations of popular sneaker models with a greyscale palette presents an opportunity for other sneaker brands to explore similar tonal options.
2. Tonal Detailing - The trend towards tonal detailing on sneakers provides an opportunity for customization services or new brands to offer unique and personalized designs for consumers.
3. Metallic Accents - The use of metallic accents on sneakers presents an opportunity for material innovation and new finishes that can be used in various sneaker designs.
Industry Implications
1. Sneaker Manufacturing - Sneaker manufacturers should explore the use of greyscale palettes and tonal detailing and accenting to keep up with current design trends.
2. Fashion Accessories - Fashion accessory businesses can offer metallic accents on their products to cater to the current trend towards metallic finishes.
3. Customization Services - Customization services that specialize in sneaker customization can offer unique designs based on the tonal detailing trend, to provide consumers with customized versions of popular sneakers.