# Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers Nike Presents a Blue and White Air Max Plus Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2024-08-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-max-plus-tn-napoli/)  [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5) unveils a look at its latest iteration of the [Air Max Plus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo) sneaker model, which is also known as the Nike [TNs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-block-down-2). The new update sees a fusion of blue and white tones throughout the silhouette and this is made to celebrate the city of Naples and the SSC Napoli. Now, fans of the football club have the option of grabbing their own exclusive Nike sneakers to wear with the matching EA7-created kits. Nike branding adorns the side of the shoe, the heel, and the tongue unit. Notably, this is not an official collaboration with the football club, but more of an inspired colorway palette. At the heels of the shoes, it reads “Vir' Napule e po' muor'” which translates to “see Naples and die.” Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 28% - 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 - **City-specific Sportswear:** Designing sportswear collections that pay homage to specific cities or football clubs fosters a sense of local pride and loyalty among fans. - **Textural Sneaker Design:** Introducing varied textures and exclusive color palettes inspired by cultural landmarks can create a unique aesthetic appeal in the sneaker market. - **Customizable Fan Apparel:** Offering fans the opportunity to wear customized apparel that matches exclusive footwear drives deeper personal connections with their favorite sports teams. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Special edition sneakers celebrating city landmarks tap into local culture and the growing trend of location-oriented fashion. - **Sports Merchandise:** Expanding sports merchandise to include texturally engaging, city-inspired designs enhances fan engagement and the collector's appeal. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Blending high-fashion aesthetics with sports-themed elements creates crossover opportunities in the ever-evolving streetwear market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-block-down-2.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Bold Tonal Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-golf.md) - [Sunset-Centric Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-colorway.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md) - [Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md)