# City-Inspired Sneakers These Nike 'The 6' Sneakers Pay Tribute to the City of Toronto By David Ingram | Published 2015-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityinspired References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/nike-air-max-1-the-6) & [news.nike](http://www.news.nike.com/news/air-max-1-pays-homage-to-the-6) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1) footwear is set to pay homage to Toronto, Ontario, with this city-inspired silhouette of the popular '[Air Max 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-2025-sneakers)' shoe model. The new shoe release features several distinct Canadiana-inspired elements including a red maple leaf on the sneakers tongue, and a Northern lights colored shoe liner complete with an outline of the iconic CN Tower. The sneaker has even been officially named 'The 6' after one of Toronto's distinctive nicknames. Besides for several city-inspired decorations, the shoe also includes a fetching black and white colorway complete with an 'Air Max 1' air bubble for increased cushioning and comfort. The sneakers were also built with Toronto weather in mind. The shoes come complete with [weather-resistant materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90) like 'Tech Tough' leather, woven textiles and waxed laces to help protect it from the harsh winter elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **City-inspired Sneakers:** Brands can innovate by releasing city-specific variations of their popular sneaker model lineups, drawing inspiration from local culture and traditions. - **Customizable Sneaker Lines:** Brands can allow customers to customize their sneaker design by incorporating elements from their favorite city, town or state, providing them with a more personalized experience. - **Weather-proof Sneakers:** Brands can innovate by incorporating weather-resistant materials in their sneakers, making them more durable and suitable for all-season wear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic shoe brands can incorporate city-inspired elements and weather-proofing in their footwear, making them more versatile and appealing to customers. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retail brands can hop in on the trend by curating and offering city-inspired sneaker collections as part of their footwear lineup. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend by collaborating with footwear brands to create city-themed limited edition sneakers, souvenirs or merchandise for tourists and locals alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-1.md) - [Global Games-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-6-retro.md) - [Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Heritage Dress Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-rk61.md) - [Airy Collaborative Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trd-run-6.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-1.md) - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Las Vegas-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-las-vegas.md)