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# Wheat-Colored Basketball Sneakers
This LeBron Nike Air Zoom Iteration is Has an All-Beige Colorway

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-02-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/?post=4148746) & [nike](http://nike.com/?dlkmf)

Those in search of a pair of versatile basketball sneakers that have a retro look to them might find what they're looking for in the LeBron [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-xxii) Air Zoom 'Wheat.'

As the name of the iteration suggests, the sneakers boast a colorway that's inspired by the beige grain, which covers the entirety of the uppers and the soles. To provide some subtle contrast to the design, Nike includes a number of shiny [golden embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-4), such as the linings on the tops of the soles, and the borders around its iconic [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) logo. In addition, there's a larger accent that's included on the backs of the heels as well, which further contributes to the luxurious look that the gold offers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Versatile Basketball Sneakers:** Opportunity to create basketball sneakers that are versatile and can be worn for both sports and casual wear.
- **Retro Look:** Opportunity to design sneakers with a throwback aesthetic for consumers seeking a vintage style.
- **Monochromatic Colorways:** Opportunity to create sneakers with single color uppers and soles, appealing to minimalist design preferences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to design and market basketball sneakers with unique colorways.
- **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with sneaker brands to create retro-inspired and monochromatic sneakers for the fashion-forward consumer.
- **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury brands to incorporate gold embellishments and accents into their sneaker designs, targeting consumers looking for a luxurious and high-end aesthetic.

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