# Carnivorously Branded High-Tops Nike and the Black Sheep Skate Shop Joined to Create a New Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-sheep-skate References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/01/04/black-sheep-nike-sb-dunk-high-qs/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/?jhbhfbdf) The new high-tops from [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3) SB and the Black Sheep Skate Shop have an original design that's sure to add a sense of luxury to casual ensembles. The sneakers boast a clean-looking gray, black, white and red colorway, which gives them a minimalist appearance that's simultaneously statement-worthy. Nike's branding is included in its usual fashion on the sides of the high-tops, however this time the iconic [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) logo comes with the image of sharp carnivorous teeth. As [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion) reports, the overall design for the Nike SB and Black Sheep Skate Shop sneakers was inspired by the idea of a "wolf in sheep's clothing." This explains the coupling of the soft gray suede uppers with the image of teeth, as well as the scarlet soles of the sneakers which can also be linked back to the wolf's perceived violence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Minimalism:** There is an opportunity to create high-end minimalist designs that make a statement. - **Branding with a Twist:** Incorporating unexpected elements into branding, like carnivorous teeth, can create a unique and memorable image. - **Conceptual Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from abstract concepts, such as a 'wolf in sheep's clothing,' can lead to innovative designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore luxury minimalism by creating high-end designs that are minimalist yet statement-worthy. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can incorporate unexpected elements, like carnivorous teeth, into branding to create distinctive and memorable products. - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can draw inspiration from abstract concepts, such as transforming a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' into innovative sporting goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-2-sneaker.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md) - [Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killshot-1-premium.md) - [Chic Camo-Patterned Road Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-premium-black-realtree.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md)