# Cartoon-Inspired Hi-Top Sneakers Nike SB Celebrates Doraemon with the New Dunk High By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/nike-sb-dunk-high-doraemon-ci2692-400-official-release-date-info) & [sparkystore.nl](http://sparkystore.nl/) [Nike SB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema) launches a new iteration of the iconic [Dunk High](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-5) sneaker model named 'Doraemon.' This celebrates the [beloved cartoon cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants) from Japanese pop culture. The character traveled through time in his adventures and is one of the most recognizable characters for decades. It boasts a color palette inspired by the spunky cat, with hues of white, blue, as well as red. White tumbled leather materials details the collars, the toe boxes, and the quarters. Across the overlaying details, eyestays, and collar flaps are the blue suede materials. Bright red colors can be seen at the branding Swoosh accent on the side, the collar trim, as well as the lacing system before it is rounded out with a white mesh tongue and gold lace keepers. Image Credit: Sparky Store ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cartoon-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular cartoons to create unique sneaker designs. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Growing demand for retro-inspired fashion items like sneakers that tap into nostalgic childhood memories. - **Cultural Crossover:** Increasing popularity of cross-cultural collaborations in the fashion industry, bridging iconic cartoon characters from one culture to global markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Potential for brands to innovate by infusing pop culture references into their clothing and footwear lines. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for popular cartoons and characters to expand their brand presence by partnering with fashion brands for exclusive merchandise. - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create limited edition cartoon-inspired sneaker collaborations that appeal to sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md)