# Recycled Leather Sneakers A-COLD-WALL* and Nike Introduced Another Collaborative Footwear Design By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-and-nike References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/a-cold-wall-nike-air-force-1-low-release-date-price) & [news.nike](https://news.nike.com/footwear/a-cold-wall-af1-low-flyleather) A-COLD-WALL* and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5) have collaborated once again to introduce their third joint footwear design -- this time, the duo took on the '[Flyleather Air Force 1 Low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white)' sneakers. The signature model serves as the foundation and is offered in two colorway options of either black or white. Notably, 'flyleather' is a sustainable material comprised of 50% natural recycled leather fiber, which correlates to the ethos of achieving a "sustainable future" from both brands. The new sneakers are comprised of the eco-friendly material all throughout the uppers, accompanied by co-branding accents on the medial side and the canvas tongue tab. Additional details include the hidden lacing system complete in a [paneling gray color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii-1) that follows through to the heel counter. The global release of the sneakers is set for December 21st, with an early launch in Shanghai on December 9th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Leather Trend:** Incorporating recycled leather into products is a growing trend in sustainable fashion. - **Sustainable Sneaker Trend:** Eco-friendly sneakers made from sustainable materials and manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly popular in the footwear industry. - **Collaborative Design Trend:** Brands are partnering with each other to offer innovative and unique designs that draw on the strengths of each organization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry is seeing the emergence of sustainable clothing lines that prioritize environmentally-friendly production and use of materials. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry is recognizing the need to offer sustainable options like recycled materials and innovative manufacturing techniques. - **Collaborative Design:** Cross-industry collaborations between brands in fashion and other sectors are creating new products and opportunities for innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-forma-boot.md) - [Laceless Collaborative Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-and-salomon.md) - [Dark Denim Rework Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-black-denim.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Minimal Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly.md) - [Collaborative Multi-Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ld1000-sneaker.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md)