# Retro Corduroy Sneakers Nike's New 'Corduroy' Capsule Revive the Brand's Classic Silhouettes By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-03-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/3/nike-corduroy-pack-air-force-1-air-max-95-97) & [nike](http://nike.com/?jdkjfsd) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown) is gearing up to release three fresh iterations of some of its most popular 90s models, with an exclusive women's release that features accents of corduroy material. Due to the colorful accents that decorate each of the shoes in some capacity, the release was dubbed the 'Corduroy' pack. The silhouettes that the release adapts are the [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-pack), [Air Max 95](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-turquoise), and the Air Mac 97. The first features the textured material on the backs of the uppers, with a soft blue hue accented by leather embellishments of lime green, red, and pastel pink. The other models make use of similar colorways, however include the colors in different orientations to create unique looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Corduroy Sneakers:** The use of corduroy material in sneakers is a trend that could expand to other fashion items such as jackets and hats. - **Reviving Classic Silhouettes:** Releasing updated versions of classic sneakers is a trend that could generate interest from nostalgic consumers. - **Colorful Accents:** The use of contrasting colors as accents in sneakers is a trend that could be applied to other apparel items such as socks and hats. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could benefit from implementing the use of corduroy material and colorful accents in their designs. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry could draw inspiration from Nike's release of updated classic silhouettes. - **Retail:** Retailers could capitalize on the trend of reviving classic designs by offering exclusive releases of sought-after items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Luxurious Satin Texture Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker.md) - [Textural Canvas Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-pack.md) - [Leather Overlapping Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-exploraid.md) - [Retro Perforated Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker-model.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-gold-1.md) - [Rugged Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-turquoise.md) - [Boldly Designed Zipped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sunder.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md)