# Sustainable Chunky Speckled Sneakers Nike Adds a Muted Iteration of the Air Max 97 Terrascape By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/97-terrascape References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/nike-air-max-97-terrascape-black-white-info) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown) introduces a new Air Max 97 Terrascape sneaker model with a muted tonal palette of black and white for the season. The sustainable [chunky sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-portal-1) is made with a blend of slate grey, light grey, and charcoal grey for a [monochromatic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway) for the most part. It is made using recycled materials for a sustainable mindset and also adds a touch of breathable mesh fabric. Additionally, the sneaker has white stitch detailing and a web-style mudguard as well. It notably sits on top of a speckled midsole foundation with colorful accepts. Rounding out the rest of the design includes the branded heel pull tab at the back that nods to Terrascape and a white tonal Nike Swoosh with crosshatch accents. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Sneakers:** Opportunity for sustainable materials in the footwear industry. - **Chunky Sneakers:** Innovation opportunity in designing fashionable and comfortable sneakers. - **Speckled Midsole:** Potential for creating unique midsoles to differentiate sneaker designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Sustainability and unique midsole designs are important for the footwear industry to consider. - **Fashion:** Chunky sneakers continue to be a popular trend in fashion, creating opportunities for innovative designs. - **Sports:** Sneaker brands can target athlete consumers with sustainable and comfortable sneaker designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Green-Tinged Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-aura.md) - [Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-terra-humara.md) - [Earthy Tonal Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone.md) - [Metallic Chunky Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-unity-3.md) - [Layered Green Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-vomero-5-6.md) - [Neutral Tonal Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md)