# Neon Hybrid Sneakers Nike's Air Mariah Meets Nike's 1987 Air Flow in the New Prototype Creation By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mariah References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-mariah-air-flow-hybrid-prototype/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sneakerfreakermag/?utm_source=ig_embed&action=profilevisit) Seth Hematch revealed [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer) latest [hybrid sneaker project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-magnet), merging the label's Air Mariah shoes and the classic Air Flow sneakers. The release date and price range of the hybrid shoes have yet to be announced, but the look at the style-merging shoe shows that it boasts [vibrant colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway). The Air Mariah x Air Flow snekers take on the colorblocked upper from Air Flow's silhouette, and the two-tone tooling detail from the Air Mariah silhouette to give it a more contemporary look overall. The new sneaker's upper is constructed from a blended material created from mesh, leather and synthetics. It is also infused with the two-toned rubber sole drawn from the Air Mariah style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sneaker Hybrids:** The merging of different sneaker styles is a trend that can disrupt the fashion industry by offering unique styling opportunities. - **Color Blocking in Sneakers:** Color blocking is a trend in sneaker design that can disrupt the market by offering an interesting and bold visual aesthetic. - **Blended Materials in Sneakers:** The use of blended materials is a trend in sneaker production that can disrupt the industry by creating more durable and comfortable footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The sneaker industry is part of the fashion industry, projected to disrupt the market by mixing different styles to create novel products. - **Sports and Athletics:** Sneaker hybrids, color blocking, and blended materials are trends in the sports and athletics industry that can add functionality, durability, and comfort to footwear. - **Retail:** The emerging trend of sneaker hybrids and color blocking can cause disruption in the retail industry by driving up consumer demand for limited-edition sneakers with unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-waffle-racer.md) - [Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-23.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture.md) - [Heritage Dress Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-rk61.md) - [Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze-1.md) - [Hybrid Breathable Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906l-magnet.md) - [High-Tech Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn8.md) - [Airy Collaborative Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trd-run-6.md)