# Minimalistic Low-Cut Sneakers Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a College Themed Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2021-08-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/8/nike-dunk-low-dd1873-101-release-info) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3) introduces a new and very minimal iteration of the [Dunk Low sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6) model that is marked with some notable detailing at the interior and logo accents. The colorway is one of many that are designed with inspiration from colleges and random GRs. The [dual tonal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1) delivers predominantly white hues throughout the shoe, decorating the laces, the perforated toe boxes, the interior lining, the quarter panels, the tongue, and the collars. This is paired together with an off-white color that is seen adorning the Swoosh and other overlaying details. Looking inside of the shoes, there is a bright neon green insole unit that is bright in hue and is entirely bold in comparison to the exterior. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Minimalistic Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to create low-cut sneakers with clean designs and minimal detailing. - **College-themed Colorways:** Opportunity for companies to design sneakers with colorways inspired by various colleges and universities. - **Dual-tonal Design:** Opportunity for companies to experiment with a combination of two tones in their sneaker designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can leverage minimalistic and dual-tonal designs to create new sneaker collections. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate college-themed colorways into their clothing lines. - **Sports Merchandise:** Sports merchandise companies can partner with universities to create college-themed sneakers for fans and athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Suede Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Triple Black Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-6.md) - [Luxurious Textured Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-label-dunk-low-pro-sb.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md)