As we move further into 2022, Nike continues to pump out exciting new colorways of its classic sneakers; and, this time, the footwear giant has unveiled the two new fruit-inspired color schemes, the Nike SB Dunk High 'Pineapple and the Nike SB Dunk Low 'Cherry.'
The new 'Pineapple' offering consists of several shades of yellow. The sneaker features suede overlays in a golden skin color meant to represent the spikes on a pineapple, while the shoe's toeboxes and Swooshes arrive in pale yellow hue. Meanwhile, the sneakers quarters and collars are styled with a added yellow, which most accurately reflects the color of the fruit.
Meanwhile, the 'Cherry' version of the sneaker comes in a much darker tone consisting of saturated reds. This shoes also comes equipped with suede overlays, which rest atop a cherry-red midfoot.
Fruit-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Nike SB Dunk High “Pineapple” and Dunk Low “Cherry,”
Trend Themes
1. Fruit-inspired Sneakers - Footwear companies can create new product categories by designing fruit-inspired sneakers.
2. Colorway Expansion - Shoe companies can introduce exciting new color schemes by drawing inspiration from various sources like fruits.
3. Suede Overlays - The use of suede overlays can create a unique and premium look for sneakers in various colorways such as fruit-inspired ones.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear companies can leverage fruit-inspired sneakers to attract consumers interested in unique colorways and designs.
2. Fashion - The release of fruit-inspired sneakers demonstrates the fashion industry's increasing focus on incorporating bright and bold colors into their designs.
3. Materials - Companies specializing in suede materials can benefit from increased demand in designing sneaker overlays that mimic the texture and colour of various fruits.