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# High-Cut Denim-Detailed Sneakers
Nike's Dunk High Sneakers Get a Blue Denim Colorway

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-07-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-denim-colorway
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/nike-dunk-high-1985-blue-denim-dq8799-101-release-info) & [kqzyfj](https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7941379-13067763?sid=HBEN-DA-FW--&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2F)

[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1) introduces a new [tonal and textural iteration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha) of the signature Dunk High sneaker model that arrives in the form of the [Blue Denim colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-black-denim). The shoe has previously seen a Pink Denim option and this replicates the same design language. The shoes have a white leather base foundation that sits on top of a vintage cream midsole base.

The light blue denim is seen overlaying on top of the shoe with dark blue at the contrasting stitching. The Swoosh on the lateral side of the shoe continues with the same aesthetic as the outsole is made in a similar shade to round it all out. The shoes are set to launch online at Nike later this year.

Image Credit: Nike

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Denim-detailed Sneakers:** The trend of adding denim detailing to sneakers continues to grow, creating opportunities for collaborations between fashion and footwear brands.
- **Tonal and Textural Iterations:** The trend towards releasing multiple variations of a popular sneaker style, with changes to color and texture, opens up possibilities for personalized, limited edition releases.
- **Vintage Cream Midsole Base:** The trend of incorporating vintage design elements into modern sneaker styles, particularly in the midsole, suggests that opportunities exist for leveraging nostalgia to capture consumer attention.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of denim-detailed sneakers, offering new products and collaborations with footwear brands to attract customers.
- **Footwear:** The popularity of sneaker releases with various color and texture options presents opportunities for footwear brands to stay current and attract consumers with personalized choices.
- **Market Research:** Companies working in market research can glean insights about consumer preferences towards vintage-inspired design elements and denim detailing in sneakers to help brands tap into emerging trends.

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