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# Retro Mid-Top Basketball Sneaker
Nike Unveils a Dark Tonal Air Flight Lite Mid Sneaker Model

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flight-lite
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/nike-air-flight-lite-mid-black-white-varsity-red-official-look-release-info-dq7687-003)

[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-flightposite-1) introduces a new colorway palette that details the Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker model with the new black, white, and varsity red iteration. The shoe has a black tonal base foundation and retains most of the retro silhouette. The shoe is made from nubuck materials at the base of the upper and it is then marked with a touch of contrast with the application of the Swoosh in a white leather material.

This is followed by [bright red accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway) that can be seen in the graphic sock liner and the plush angle support for the shoe as well. Other details include the NIKE [AIR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-colorway) embroidered at the back and the Nike Flight tongue tag accents.

Image Credit: Nike

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 25% | 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

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro Sneaker Revival:** Nike's launch of the Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker in a new colorway palette highlights the growing trend of vintage-inspired footwear.
- **Tonal Sneaker Design:** The black tonal base foundation of the Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker signals a shift towards monochromatic colorways in the sneaker industry.
- **Bold Accents:** The bright red accents seen in the graphic sock liner and angle support for the Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker suggest a trend towards bold and eye-catching detailing in footwear design.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Footwear:** Nike's latest Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker release highlights opportunities for innovative design and materials, as well as capitalizing on nostalgia-driven fashion trends.
- **Fashion:** The growing trend of vintage-inspired footwear and monochromatic colorways create opportunities for innovative marketing strategies, collaborations, and product development within the fashion industry.
- **Sports:** The Air Flight Lite Mid sneaker's retro silhouette and modern detailing offers opportunities for innovation in sports footwear design, particularly in basketball shoes.

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