# Monochromatic Abstractly Patterned Sneakers Nike's Air Max 98 AOP Got a Unique Geometric Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2018-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aop References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/nikes-air-max-98-aop) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/en_gb/?cp=gsns_kw_bra!ca!bin!core!c!e!nike!{creative}&gclid=CNn4gcOH0doCFYfNswodIukNlw&gclsrc=ds) Sportswear giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6) unveiled yet another colorway for its iconic Air Max 98 silhouette, entitled the [AOP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp5der-worldwide). The latest colorway selection for the footwear silhouette takes on a [monochromatic theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-brown) with its mainly black and white design all across the upper. The hues contrast one another and have a white lacing system as well. For a pop of color, the label's signature swoosh is seen a couple times on the toe cap and medial sides in a bright orange. The AOP makeover sees that the toe box and tongue are finished in orange, as well with yellow detailed trimming to mute the loud design of the uppers. The sneakers will be available online in the upcoming months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Monochromatic Sneakers:** Opportunities for brands to create unique and eye-catching monochromatic designs for their footwear. - **Geometric Makeovers:** Innovative ways to incorporate geometric patterns and shapes into footwear design. - **Bright Accent Colors:** Exploring the use of bold and bright accent colors on footwear to add a pop of color. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** New opportunities for sportswear brands to create unique and stylish footwear for athletes. - **Fashion:** Innovative footwear designs that will appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Retail:** Creating a disruptive shopping experience for consumers by offering unique and stylish footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Tonal Gradient Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md) - [Yellow Patterned Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-gold-2.md) - [Orange-Tinged Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-total-orange.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Monochromatic Metallic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa.md) - [Bold Gradient Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-colorway.md) - [Understated Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-brown.md) - [Bold Spring-Ready Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-purple-colorway.md)