# Diamond-Embossed Sneakers The Nike Air Trainer Cruz Features a Textured Geometric Pattern By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamondembossed References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/10/nike-air-trainer-cruz) & [store.nike](http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/nfl-victor-cruz/8qlZ885) These geometrically patterned, diamond-embossed [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker-1) Air Trainer Cruz sneakers are visually attention-grabbing and contain some unique Victor Cruz-inspired details. Nike's most famous collaborations tend to be with basketball stars, but for the new Nike Air Trainer shoe, the mega athletic brand turned to [NFL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-generational-wealth) [Giants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade-x-new-york-giant) wide receiver Victor Cruz to create a unique sneaker. The Nike Air Trainer Cruz shoes feature some classy and unique details at Cruz's behest. In terms of overall design, the Haystack, Wolf Grey and Black/Crimson colorways have a textured diamond-embossed pattern towards the heel of the shoe, while the Rush Blue boasts a tighter woven upper. The entire Nike Air Trainer Cruz line has a thick strap over the mid of the shoe. The detail most unique to Cruz's individual style is the quotes that are hidden on the inside of the mid strap, with a different quote appearing on each colorway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Geometric-patterned Sneakers:** Opportunity to incorporate visually attention-grabbing patterns in sneaker designs. - **Celebrity Collaboration:** Potential for brands to collaborate with various celebrities to create unique products. - **Hidden Details in Footwear:** Innovative opportunity to hide personalized quotes or messages in the design of shoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Potential for athletic footwear brands to adopt and experiment with geometric patterns in their shoe designs. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore collaborations with celebrities outside the traditional realm of sports to create unique products. - **Consumer Goods:** Innovative opportunity for brands in the consumer goods industry to incorporate hidden personalized details in their products for a special touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Collaborative Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-sneaker-1.md) - [Icy-Inspired Textural Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pegasus-89-g.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Sleek Greyscale Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pewter.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-mid-sneaker.md) - [Luxurious Satin Texture Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker.md) - [Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-craze-1.md)