# Dark Tonal Leather Sneakers Nike's Air Penny 3 Sneakers Arrive in a Black Royal Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-royal References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/nike-air-penny-3-black-royal-ct2809-001-info) & [anrdoezrs.net](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7941379/type/dlg/https://www.nike.com/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6) introduces its Air Penny 3 sneaker model in a new Black Royal colorway option for the colder seasons of the year. The silhouette follows the recent 'Eggplant' colorway that was unveiled last week, offering a much darker iteration this time around. The upper is [predominantly black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble) with leather construction and then detailed with some [blue details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-royal-colorway-2) for a slight touch of tonal contrast. The top of the sneaker has two ripstop pull tabs that ease wearers into the sneaker with the sock liner made from neoprene materials. The upper is blended with additional materials such as suede and rubber to give it some texture. Branding details arrive in the form of the Swoosh in black by the rear quarter to round it out. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Dark Tonal Sneakers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a line of sneakers with dark tonal colorways to cater to consumers seeking a sleek and stylish option for the colder seasons. - **Leather Sneakers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create leather sneakers with unique design elements that combine both elegance and functionality for fashion-conscious consumers. - **Sneakers with Ripstop Pull Tabs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design sneakers with ripstop pull tabs for easy and comfortable wear, providing a convenient feature for active individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new materials and innovative designs to create cutting-edge sneakers that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce leather sneakers as a fashionable alternative to traditional athletic shoes, merging style and comfort for trend-conscious individuals. - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate ripstop pull tabs into sportswear sneakers, enhancing ease of use and versatility for athletes and active individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md) - [Minimal Sleek Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money.md) - [Deep Navy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-navy-colorway-1.md) - [Neon-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite-one-1.md) - [Stealthy Blue Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-royal-colorway-2.md) - [Neutral Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii.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)