# Fossil-Colored Low-Top Shoes Nike's New Air Force 1 Low 'Fossil' Features Tumbled Leather By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-fossil References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/nike-air-force-1-fossil-fb8483-100-release-info) & [nike](http://nike.com) Sportswear giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) has unveiled a new [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom) low-top model, this time reimagining the iconic sneaker through a 'Fossil' colorway. As its name suggests, the new color scheme resembles the greyish and bone-white hues of a literal fossil. Aside from the color change, the sneaker remains fundamentally the same as the original Nike Air Force 1 model. However, other notable differences include its [tumbled leather uppers, suede heel tabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair), and mesh tongues. In addition, the sneaker is not one solid color but rather arrives with multiple grey and whitish tones. For example, the signature Nike Swoosh is a much darker grey than those found on the rest of the shoe. The Nike Air Force 1 'Fossil' is set to drop sometime in the coming weeks and will be available to purchase online at Nike's website as well as at select physical retailers. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fossil-colored Sneakers:** With more brands releasing sneakers in unique colors such as fossil, the sneaker industry should consider exploring consumer demand for more creatively colored shoes. - **Tumbled Leather Uppers:** The use of tumbled leather on sneakers could expand into other industries, such as fashion and home goods, generating new disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Multi-color Detailing:** Using multiple shades of a color on a product, like the different shades of grey and white on the Nike Air Force 1 'Fossil', could be applied to other industries such as automobiles and furniture, providing new creative ways to stand out in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands should explore innovative ways to add unique colors, design elements and materials into their products to stay ahead in the competitive industry. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands could experiment with tumbled leather, as seen on the Nike Air Force 1 'Fossil' to create new disruptive products and stylish accessories. - **Home Goods:** Home goods and interior designers could use tumbled leather, along with other unique materials and multiple color shades, on their furniture designs for fresh trends in interior decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Fall-Tonal Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffused-blue-1.md) - [Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paris.md) - [Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-woman-20.md)