# Mushroom-Inspired Sneakers Nike's 'Dark Mushroom' Colorway is a Combination of Muted Bonze & Black By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-mushroom References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/nike-air-force-1-dark-mushroom) & [packershoes](http://www.packershoes.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/nike-air-force-1-07-dark-mushroom) The new 'Dark Mushroom' [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) Air Force 1 Lows have a masculine look that manages to catch glances without the use of flashy colors. Rather, the uppers of the sneakers are marked by tones of muted bronze and deep charcoal, which allow it to maintain a rather [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-brown). The leather on the uppers is taken over completely by the deep metallic brown, as are the majority of the soles. Near the bottom of the sole, black takes over, helping to tie the different colors that are used throughout for the sneaker together. The Dark Mushroom version features the deep charcoal on the tongue, heel and inner lining as well, while the laces and branding are left the muted bronze hue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Sneaker Design:** Developing sneakers with muted colors and minimalistic aesthetics. - **Metallic Sneaker Trend:** Exploring the use of deep metallic brown as a dominant color in sneaker design. - **Monochromatic Sneakers:** Creating sneakers with a single color scheme for a cohesive look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Footwear:** The fashion footwear industry can leverage minimalist sneaker design to offer sleek and understated options for consumers. - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can capitalize on the metallic sneaker trend, offering athletic shoes with a unique and bold design. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can embrace the monochromatic sneaker trend, providing urban fashion enthusiasts with stylish and cohesive footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-mushroom.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Earthy Tonal Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-stone.md) - [Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-khaki.md) - [Low-Profile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-phantom.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Grey Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-smoke-grey.md)