# Holiday-Honoring Pastel Sneakers Nike Celebrates with an Easter Colorway of the Air Force 1 By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-colorway-1 References: [nike](http://nike.ca)  [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1) introduces a special Easter colorway palette of the iconic [Air Force 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway) Low sneaker model for the upcoming holiday. It is designed in hues of Sesame, Hydrangeas, and Apricot throughout the entire silhouette. The colorway is set to launch officially on April 1st and the [pastel-tinged design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og) starts off with a premium leather build at the base foundation in a tan color for a neutral base. It is then detailed with sections of lavender, neon green, forest green, soft yellow, and sky blue throughout. Pastel orange also joins the model on the panel Swoosh emblem with more branding to follow at the tongue tag and insoles. The Nike Air heel logo is applied with embroidery and the Air midsole rounds it out. Image Credit: Jared A. Moody, Sneaker Politics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 37% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday-themed Footwear:** Special editions of footwear tied to holidays create limited-time engagement opportunities with consumers, capitalizing on seasonal excitement. - **Pastel-infused Fashion:** The integration of pastel hues in product design appeals to consumers seeking trendy and softer color palettes, often associated with calm and nostalgia. - **Customized Sneaker Releases:** Brands releasing uniquely colored sneaker models for specific events or holidays cater to a demand for originality and exclusivity in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry continually innovates with thematic colorways to drive interest and collector culture among sneaker enthusiasts. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers benefit from exclusive holiday-themed products by aligning with brand narratives and enhancing seasonal marketing strategies. - **Textile and Materials:** Advancements in textile technology allow for the seamless blend of multiple colors and materials, aiding designers in crafting visually compelling footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel-Tonal Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-pack-1.md) - [Pastel Easter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og.md) - [Easter-Honoring Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9975-easter.md) - [Pearlescent Soft Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pearl-colorway.md) - [Multi-Color Spring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-1.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Ultra-Clean Neutral Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-colorway.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition.md)