# Buckle Accented Avant-Garde Sneakers 1017 ALYX 9SM Designs a Special Air Force 1 High Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2020-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-high-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/1017-alyx-9sm-nike-air-force-1-high-release-date-price/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+highsnobiety%2Frss+%28Highsnobiety.com+-+Online+Streetwear+Magazine%29) Matthew M. William's 1017 ALYX 9SM fashion label works in collaboration with Nike on a pair of the Air Force 1 High sneakers. The classic silhouette boasts slight updates that are infused with avant-garde touches. The design language is elevated through components such as minimal branding and the iconic rollercoaster buckle by 1017 ALYX 9SM. The sneaker was originally showcased during Paris Fashion Week when Williams unveiled his Fall/Winter 2020 runway show in January. The shoe comes in two black colorway options and is constructed from premium tumbled leather materials for a durable and textural look. One of which is complete in all-black and the other delivers a contrasting white Swoosh along the side. Both shoes are rounded out with a aluminium buckle over the front and gold stencil at the heel. Image Credit: 12 Elements ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Avant-garde Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by infusing avant-garde touches and minimal branding into classic designs. - **Collaborative Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry through collaborations between fashion labels and sneaker brands. - **Premium Material Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the materials industry by using premium tumbled leather for durable and textural looks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating avant-garde design elements. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sneaker industry through collaborative designs. - **Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the materials industry by introducing premium tumbled leather as a construction material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silver Accent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver.md) - [Airy Collaborative Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trd-run-6.md) - [Dark Denim Rework Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-black-denim.md) - [Stark Black Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanta-black.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Slip-On Sneaker-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-force-1-lover-wilds.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md)