# Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-mercurial-xxv References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-max-plus-mercurial-xxv/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/soph_co_ltd/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=6dbba2d0-36aa-4051-9987-d87a20f33ee8) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo) introduces a new pair of shoes that are made to celebrate the iconic Nike Mercurial -- the Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV drops to honor the [football shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1). It made its original debut back in 1998 as the R9 and was originally designed for Ronaldo, launching that same year during the FIFA World Cup. Now, the Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV drops to celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of the line through the form of the Air Max Plus. It boasts a colorway that is inspired by the 2011 Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII. It will exclusively be available through [SOPHNET](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navy-colorway). Japan and features a bright pink upper accented with black typography graphics. It is also detailed with silver to black veins and sits on top of a silver midsole. Image Credit: SOPHNET. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bright Tonal Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to create more eye-catching and bold sneakers using brightly-colored tonal palettes and typography graphics. - **Athletic Heritage Celebrations:** Creating merchandise or limited edition sneakers to commemorate milestone anniversaries of iconic sports teams and players can garner excitement and nostalgia from fans and consumers alike. - **Exclusive Releases:** The release of sneakers and other products in limited quantities or through exclusive retailers can create hype and demand from fashion enthusiasts and sneakerheads. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The use of vibrant and eye-catching colors paired with unique graphics can differentiate brands and products in the crowded footwear market. - **Sports Merchandise Market:** Sports merchandise companies can create limited edition products to celebrate important moments in sports history, appealing to fans and collectors alike. - **Fashion Retail:** Offering exclusive or limited-release products can attract fashion enthusiasts and sneakerheads to physical and online stores, driving traffic and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1.md) - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mercurial-tn.md) - [Sunset-Centric Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-colorway.md) - [Retro Brightly Accented Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-shox-magia.md)