# Neutral Rope-Laced Shoes Nike's Air More Uptempo Emerges in its Signature 'Phantom' Colorway By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-more-uptempo-3 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/10/nike-air-more-uptempo-phantom-dm0581-001-release-info) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/id/) Initially launched in 1996, [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom) is unveiling the Air More Uptempo in a new neutral-toned iteration called ‘Phantom’ after the popular launch of a basketball-textured iteration. The signature ‘Phantom’ colorway fuses a suede base with leather overlays, transforming the oversized “AIR” panels on the lateral and medial sides using a clean eggshell color. The sneaker’s circular rope laces are secured using eyelet hooks, and tiny perforations spread across the shoe for extra breathability during high-performance activities. Translucent air bubble windows run across the heel and midsoles and ‘Sanddrift’-colored [speckled outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1) complete the design. Perfect for maximalists and sporty individuals alike, the Nike Air More Uptempo in ‘Phantom’ has just landed on Nike’s website and select retailers for approximately $160 USD. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Neutral-toned Sneakers:** Opportunities for footwear brands to tap into the minimalist fashion trend by offering neutral-toned colorways. - **Breathable Sneakers:** Chance for sports brands to innovate in shoe material and ventilation to improve breathability during high-performance activities. - **Circular Rope Laces:** Opportunity for shoe accessory brands to incorporate circular rope laces with eyelet hooks into their product offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can leverage neutral-toned sneakers and breathable materials to stay on-trend and appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Shoe Accessories:** Shoe accessory companies can innovate in shoe laces and fasteners by incorporating circular rope laces into their product lineups. - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the minimalist fashion trend by offering neutral-toned sneakers as part of their footwear lineups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Dual-Tonal Plush Functional Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-uptempo-low.md) - [Neutral-Colored Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-p6000-premium.md) - [Neutral Tonal Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone-colorway.md) - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Understated Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-brown.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md)