# Red-Tinted Classic Sneakers Nike's Air Force 1 LV8 Utility Sneakers Come in Two New Colorways By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-lv8 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/nike-air-force-1-lv8-utility-white-university-red-black-university-red-cw7579-001-101-release) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/gb/t/air-force-1-lv8-utility-shoe-3C1nlJ/CW7579-101) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-1) unveils two new updates of the iconic Air Force 1 LV8 Utility sneaker model in the tonal options of either white and university red or black and university red. Both of the options are detailed with bold red detailing on a simplistic black or white base foundation. The top of the sneaker features a thin patch logo at the tip of the tongue that reads "Nike Air." This is accompanied by a candy stripe accent in a diagonal design by the edge. The heel features a ripstop pull tab that boasts additional branding materials and it sits on a [black heel counter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanta-black) made from leather materials to match the rest of the uppers. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Classic Sneaker Designs:** There is an opportunity to create timeless designs that will stand the test of fashion trends - **Simplistic Colorways:** There is an opportunity to create minimalist designs that focus on bold splashes of color over complex designs. - **Logo and Accent Details:** There is an opportunity to create new trends by incorporating interesting and distinctive logo and accent details. ### Who This Affects Most - **Shoe Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity to stand out in a crowded sneaker market by focusing on unique design elements with classic silhouettes. - **Fashion and Apparel:** There is an opportunity for designers to incorporate bold colorways in simplistic designs across different fashion categories. - **Marketing and Advertising:** There is an opportunity to leverage the power of branding by incorporating distinctive logo and accent details for greater consumer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Tonal Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8-1.md) - [Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-colorway.md) - [Silver Accent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver.md) - [Supple Blue Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-suede.md) - [Dark Red Skateboarding Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-team-red.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Fall-Tonal Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diffused-blue-1.md)