# Plush Velcro High-Top Sneakers Billie Eilish and Nike Create a Special Air Force 1 High Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-high-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/billie-eillish-nike-air-force-1-high-dm7926-200-release-info) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/) Artist Billie Eilish joins forces with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman) on a special iteration of the [Air Force 1 High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley) '07 sneaker model for the season. The upcoming shoes are designed in a tonal Mushroom color palette that is built with [premium suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede) throughout the upper. It is overlayed with five velcro strap buckles over the forefoot by the tongue and laces for a dramatic look. Billie Eilish's stick Blohsh motif can be seen on the lace deubre as a touch of branding details. Additional branding can be seen in the form of the Nike Air logo by the tongue and heel tabs. Co-branded cork makes up the insoles with a hidden message reading “It’s hard to stop it once it starts.” Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Velcro Strap Shoes:** The use of Velcro straps in shoe design offers unique opportunities for customization and ease of use. - **Tonal Colorways:** Muted, tonal color palettes create a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that is on-trend in fashion and beyond. - **Cork Insoles:** Using cork insoles offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional shoe materials while also providing added comfort benefits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Incorporating Velcro straps and tonal color palettes into shoe designs opens up new possibilities for footwear companies looking to stand out in the crowded fashion industry. - **Sportswear:** The use of cork insoles in sports shoes offers a unique selling proposition for companies looking to differentiate themselves in the competitive sportswear market. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Using cork insoles as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional shoe materials presents an opportunity for companies looking to appeal to the growing market of environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer-Customized Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-x-converse.md) - [Plush Textural Artful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-3.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md) - [Slip-On Sneaker-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-force-1-lover-wilds.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Fuzzy Winter-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md)