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# Metallic-Tinted Practical Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 2090 By You Options are Broad and Expansive

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-you
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/nike-air-max-2090-by-you-sneaker-customization-colorways-release-information) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/u/nike-air-max-2090-premium-by-you-10000835/1586249895939)

[Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-6) recently introduced its latest Air Max 2090 sneaker silhouette to join its By You online platform to provide its consumers with the option to customize their footwear with a variety of color palettes. The liberty of the personalized element allows customers to explore their creativity and individuality.

There are six base foundations to choose from with standout options such as Off Noir and Magma Orange. In addition to this, customized options offer the freedom to choose the colors at the base, heel, tongue, toe, mudguard, overlay, outsole heel, backtab, and midsole wedge. Notably, the broad range of color options include captivating selections such as [color-changing metallic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter) and [ombre completion at the upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-colorway) as well.

Image Credit: Nike

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Customizable Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by offering consumers the ability to create unique and personalized sneaker designs.
- **Color-changing Metallic Finishes:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the materials industry by creating new color-changing metallic finishes for various products.
- **Ombre Effects in Footwear:** Opportunity for innovation in the footwear industry by incorporating ombre effects in shoe designs for a visually striking and unique aesthetic.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion and Apparel:** With the rise of customization trends, the fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on providing personalized options to consumers.
- **Materials and Coatings:** Inventive materials and coatings companies can explore new color-changing metallic finishes to offer innovative and eye-catching products.
- **Footwear and Sneakers:** Footwear brands can differentiate themselves by incorporating ombre effects into their designs, creating distinctive and fashionable sneakers.

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