# Striking Tonal Chunky Footwear John Geiger Introduces the 003 Sneaker in a Black Python Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-python References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/john-geiger-003-black-python) & [johngeigerco](https://johngeigerco.com/) Sneaker designer John Geiger recently unveiled a new colorway design of his new [003](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auralee-x-eyevan) sneaker model entitled the 'Black Python.' This edition has a predominantly darker color palette that is detailed with bright accents as a bold contrasting element throughout the design. The uppers have panels that feature luxurious [python skin in black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2), serving as the base foundation of the model. It is then further accented with a [holographic stripe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night) across the midfoot evoking hues of both blue and green. Additionally, the lacing system feature white and black laces to capture the exotic animal theme. All of this sits on top of a chunky outsole foundation in white as a stark contrast against the rest of the Black Python colorway. Image Credit: District Dodger, John Geiger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chunky Footwear:** Design larger and more voluminous outsoles or chunky platforms to create a disruptive innovation opportunity in footwear. - **Exotic Animal Skin Accents:** Experiment with different types of exotic animal skins as accents on footwear to create a unique selling point in the market. - **Mixing Dark and Bright Hues:** Mixing darker and subdued colors with bright and bold accents can create a new trend in footwear design that appeals to both the traditional and bold customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear and Apparel Manufacturing:** Footwear and apparel manufacturing companies can explore the use of exotic animal skins as accents and different types of materials to create a unique selling point in their products. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion and retail companies can experiment with chunky footwear and mix the dark and bright hues in their footwear collection to attract different types of customers. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Luxury goods companies can use exotic animal skins to create unique and exclusive products that appeal to their high-end customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Sporty Greyscale Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-3-sneaker.md) - [Patterned Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-6.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Snakeskin-Textural Soccer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-2.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Snake-Inspired Textural Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador.md)