# Toddler-Sized Luxe Sneakers Sean Wotherspoon's Nike Air Max 97/1 Will Be Made for Infants By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-26 | Updated 2018-03-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-971 References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/3/nike-air-max-97-1-sean-wotherspoon-infant-sizes-release-date) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BgrP7qjHIgo/?utm_source=ig_embed) Following the previous release of the anticipated [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon) Air Max 97/1, designer Sean Wotherspoon announced the new sneakers will now be available in sizes for babies and toddlers. The shoes feature a mashup of the Air Max 97 and classic Air Max 1 silhouettes, with rainbow-colored corduroy materials. The new design has a unique smiley face detail embroidered on the insole, adding a pop of excitement to the already bold shoes. Made with high-quality materials, the new sneakers were created to add a [cool streetwear style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway) to any child's wardrobe until they are outgrown. Sean Wotherspoon's new Nike Air Max 97/1 for toddlers are a cute and luxurious option for the upcoming season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toddler Streetwear:** The trend towards streetwear for children presents an opportunity for luxury children's fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker designers like Sean Wotherspoon. - **Miniature Sneaker Culture:** The trend towards limited edition sneakers for infants and toddlers presents an opportunity for sneaker companies to expand their product offerings into new markets. - **Designer Children's Shoes:** The trend towards designer shoes for children presents an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to expand their product line by offering high-quality and stylish footwear for children. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Footwear:** The children's footwear industry can capitalize on the trend towards high-fashion streetwear for children by partnering with high-end fashion designers and streetwear brands. - **Luxury Children's Fashion:** The luxury children's fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards high-fashion streetwear for children by collaborating with sneaker designers like Sean Wotherspoon. - **Sneaker Design:** The sneaker design industry can capitalize on the trend towards limited edition sneakers for infants and toddlers by expanding their product offerings into new markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon.md) - [Fuzzy Winter-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abominable-snowman-dunk-low.md) - [Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md)