# Bulbous Base Knitted Sneakers Nike Releases a Black Colorway of the Air Max Scorpion By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-scorpion-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/nike-air-max-scorpion-black-dr0888-001-release-info) & [tkqlhce](https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7941379-13067763?sid=HBEN-DA-FW--&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2F) Sportswear giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble) introduces a new dark tonal palette to decorate the signature Air Max Scorpion sneaker model for the season. This time around, the silhouette is detailed in a [black colorway palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway) that is still most notable by its large sole unit foundation. It sits on top of a new full-length Air Max sole unit and has an upper that nods to the brand's Air VaporMax sneaker model. The construction is entirely made from the [Flyknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture) material in a single-piece makeup and done so in a black hue. It is then detailed with contrasting touches of blue and purple that can be seen on the sole unit and throughout the branding details of the sneaker. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Knitted Sneaker Design:** Opportunity for other sportswear brands to explore unique knitted materials for their footwear designs. - **Bulbous Sole Units:** Opportunity for other sneaker brands to experiment with large, attention-grabbing sole units in their designs. - **Dark Tonal Palette:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore a moody, dark color scheme in their product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Innovative knitted materials could be incorporated into other athletic apparel products such as shirts, shorts, and leggings. - **Footwear:** The bulbous sole unit trend could expand into other shoe categories such as boots or dress shoes. - **Fashion:** The dark tonal palette trend could be explored in other areas of fashion such as outerwear or accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md) - [Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway.md) - [Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-3.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fierce-purple.md)