# Ocean-Inspired Low-Top Sneakers Nike Unveils Its New Heavily Textured Dunk Low 'Ocean' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-ocean References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/nike-dunk-low-ocean-official-look-release-info-dv3029-100) & [nike](http://nike.com) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) continues to roll out new special edition Dunk colorways, this time unveiling the two-tone [Dunk Low](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3) 'Ocean,' a unique silhouette that blends materials, textures, and colors to capture the look and feel of ocean water. The new low-top sneaker features White tumbled leather uppers with [Teal overlays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1) in a rough textured material that mimics the appearance of choppy ocean waves. Meanwhile, the tongue tags and insoles boast a unique ripple pattern. In addition, Nike branding is peppered throughout the model, including on the sneakers heel tab, which features an embroidered logo in teal and white. Balancing out the sneakers design is a crisp white midsole and marbled blue and white rubber outsole. For those interested, the aquatic-themed sneakers are currently for sale on Nike's website where they retail for $100. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Ocean-inspired Footwear:** Ocean-inspired textiles and color schemes for shoes. - **Textured Sneaker Design:** The blending of different textures for a unique sneaker design. - **Ripple Pattern Accents:** Adding ripple patterns to tongue tags and insoles for a creative touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Manufacturers of sneakers and casual shoes with a desire to incorporate unique, ocean-inspired designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Companies wanting to experiment with new materials and textures for athleisure wear and footwear. - **Embroidery:** Embroidery businesses looking to add creative designs and logos to shoes and other textile products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Luxurious Textured Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suede-mocha.md) - [Orange Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundial-colorway.md) - [Monochromatic Suede Layered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-sneaker-3.md) - [Retro Low-Cut Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peace.md) - [Blue Tonal Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-blue-1.md) - [Spring-Centric Leather Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-mauve.md) - [Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-savings-colorway.md) - [Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-knot.md)